A presidential aspirant on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), Rotimi Amaechi, has officially resigned his position in the cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari as the Minister of Transportation to concentrate on his aspiration to contest for the 2023 presidency .
This was contained in a statement issued by the Amaechi Presidential Media Committee (APMC) signed by Kingsley Wali, in Abuja on Monday.
Amaechi resigned his position following President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive that all cabinet members vying for elective offices in the 2023 elections, should resign before May 16.
In his resignation letter, he expressed profound gratitude to the President for considering him fit to serve in his administration.
He thanked Buhari for the enormous support given to him, which he said, was responsible for the tremendous record of achievements he made in the Ministry of Transportation over the last seven years.
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.”
