Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has made it clear that he is not in a hurry to resign as directed by President Muhamadu Buhari at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting today, May 11.
Senator Ngige, who spoke to newsmen shortly after the presidential order to all the ministers with political ambition to contest elections in the ongoing processes, said that he would have to consult with the President himself, as well as his constituency before making any decision.
He explained that Buhari had given some time for those that need clarifications on his pronouncement to meet him, saying: “I have no reaction for now because the President said if anyone wants clarifications, the person should meet him.
“So I have to consult him and consult my constituency, Anambra state, because I am holding the office for the government and my constituents.”
Meanwhile, following President Buhari’s order, the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio has resigned to pursue his presidential bid.
Also resigned from the Federal Cabinet is the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Ogbonnaya Onu.
The Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba was the first minister to relinquish office among eight cabinet members seeking elective offices in the 2023 general elections.
Other ministers seeking elective offices who might also be resigning are Rotimi Amaechi (Transportation), Abubakar Malami (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation).
Also, the Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, is contesting a senatorial seat in Plateau State, while the Minister of State for Mines and Steel Uche Ogah hopes to become the next governor of Abia State.
