Categories: PoliticsTop Stories

BREAKING: 2023:Buhari Orders All Ministers, Aides Seeking Elective Positions To Resign

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that all members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) running for elective offices to submit their letters of resignation on or before Monday the 16th of May, 2022.

The Minister of information and Culture, Lai Mohamed, disclosed this on Wednesday during the Federal Executive Council meeting.

Advertisement

He said that the directive excludes the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo because he is an elected member of the cabinet.

The Ministers of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi; State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajuiba; Labour and Productivity, Chris Nigige; Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio and State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva have declared their intent to run for president.

Advertisement

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami, had also declared interested in governorship position in his home state of Kebbi.

Details later.

Advertisement
Sola Adeyemo

Recent Posts

Reverse pump price immediately, NLC tells FG

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the federal government to reverse the recent increase…

2 mins ago

Tinubu Govt Borrowed $6.45 Billion From World Bank – Report

The Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, has secured loans worth $6.45bn…

3 mins ago

Rivers Crisis: It’s Up To Him – Wike Gives Conditions For Peace With Fubara

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike has given Governor Sim…

21 mins ago

TPP FEST 2024: Subair Emerges Most Outstanding Public Sector CEO, As LIRS Wins Multiple Awards

In a remarkable recognition of exemplary leadership and dedication to public service, the Executive Chairman,…

12 hours ago

Breaking: FIRS Launches USSD Code *829# for taxpayers’ satisfaction

FIRS Has Launched USSD Code *829# for taxpayers’ satisfaction   In a bid to enhance…

13 hours ago

Diddy doused victim in lubricant mixed with date r@pe drug before ass@ulting her with his bodyguard and friend – Lawyer alleges

Embattled music executive and rapper, Sean “Diddy” Combs doused a woman with lubricant that was…

23 hours ago