By Segun Oye
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all members of his cabinet and other appointees interested in contesting for elective positions in next year’s general elections to resign on or before May 16, 2022.
Minister of Information and culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this today (Wednesday) while briefing State House correspondents after the cabinet meeting.
The weekly Federal Executive Council meeting was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Council chamber.
Prompt News Online reports that no fewer that five ministers have declared and purchased nominations forms to contest the 2023 presidency.
They include Ministers Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige; Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; Niger Delta, Godswill Akpabio; Science, Technology and Innovation, Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba; Justice minister and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami.
A couple of other ministers are said to be interested in contesting for either the governorship or senatorial positions in their states.
