Amaechi resigns as transportation minister

Presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has officially resigned from his position as minister of transport following the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting last week.

He had hinted in a consultative meeting with Kaduna delegates on Sunday, that he would resign from his position as directed by the President to FEC members seeking elective positions in the 2023 general elections.

Amaechi, in the letter addressed to the Buhari, thanked him for the privilege to serve the country and sought for is prayers and blessings in the 2023 elections.

The letter reads, “It is with mixed feelings that I tender my resignation as the Minister of Transportation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to contest for the Presidential ticket of our great party, the All Progressives Congress.

“Your Excellency, it has been a great honour and privilege serving as a member of your cabinet following your historic victory at the polls in 2015. Under your administration, the Ministry of Transportation has recorded significant achievements, made possible by your visionary support and commitment to ensuring that we deliver on our mandate.

“As I embark on the next phase of our mission to work towards a better Nigeria for ALL NIGERIANS, I humbly seek Your Excellency’s prayers, blessings, and look towards your continuous support and guidance.

“Your Excellency, whilst humbly seeking your kind consideration of my request please accept the assurances of my highest esteem.”