The minister of labour, Chris Ngige, has said he did not understand the presidential directive that ordered ministers and other political appointees to resign before May 16.
Buhari had ordered 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, excluding Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, because he is an elected member of the cabinet.
At least three ministers have reportedly resigned following Buhari’s directive.
Chris Ngige (Labour and Employment), Ogbonnaya Onu (Science, Technology, and Innovation), Emeka Nwajiuba (Education – State), and Timipre Sylva (Petroleum Resources – State is asked to resigned.
Others affected by the directive are Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and Minister of State for Mines and Steel, Uche Ogar, who are governorship aspirants in Kebbi and Abia respectively, as well as Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, who has declared interest to contest for a senatorial seat in Plateau State.
The former Anambra governor, Ngige who has picked up presidential nomination forms of the ruling All Progressives Congress, said he didn’t understand the directive and will need to meet with the president to clarify.
“I have no reaction for now because the president said if anyone wants clarifications the person should meet him,” Mr Ngige told reporters shortly after today’s FEC when he was asked about whether or not he would be resigning his position forthwith. “So, I have to consult him and consult my constituents, Anambra state because I am holding the office for the government and my constituents.”
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