Chris Ngige, the minister of Labour and Productivity obviously thrown off the guide and confused by the demand that ministers interested in political office should resign by President Muhammadu Buhari, said he would still consult with the president and his constituents before deciding on whether or not to resign from the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
According to him, a window period was given for those that need clarifications on the development.
Meanwhile, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of science and technology and presidential hopeful, has resigned his appointment as a member of the federal executive council (FEC).
His resignation comes hours after Emeka Nwajiuba, minister of state for education, who is also a presidential aspirant quit.
Onu Submitted his letter of resignation to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.
Also, Rotimi Amaechi and Godswill Akpabio have resigned as ministers of Transportation and Niger Delta Over Presidential Ambition
Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari had at FEC meeting on Wednesday, directed all members of his cabinet with political ambitions to resign.
Onu Submitted his letter of resignation to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.
Some ministers affected are Ministers of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; Niger Delta, Godswill Akpabio; Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, who are also in the presidential race on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC).
Others are Abubakar Malami, minister of justice; Minister of State Mines and Steel, Uche Ogar, who is running for governorship position in Abia State, the Minister of Women Affairs, Paulline Tallen, who declared her ambition to contest for the senatorial seat in Plateau State.
The Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, tendered his resignation even before President Muhammadu Buhari ordered all cabinet members interested in contesting the 2023 elections to quit his government.
In fact, findings show that Nwajiuba, who President Muhammadu Buhari commended for taking the initiative to resign before his executive directive to ministers and political appointees, actually resigned on April 28.
Obviously, to avoid litigations that might negatively impact on the chances of All Progressives Congress APC, candidates, Buhari had directed all members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) interested in elective offices to resign on or before Monday, May 16.
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