Rotimi Amaechi, an All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, has resigned as Minister of Transportation.
Amaechi said he resigned from Buhari’s cabinet to focus on his presidential ambition.
There has been speculation over Amaechi’s resignation, following Buhari’s directive to his ministers.
Buhari had ordered his ministers and appointees with political ambition to resign.
Though some ministers complied immediately, Amaechi and others stayed on.
However, the minister finally tendered his resignation and it was contained in a statement by the Amaechi Presidential Media Committee, signed by Kingsley Wali.
The former Rivers State Governor expressed gratitude to Buhari for considering him for the position of a minister.
Amaechi noted that the Transportation Ministry has recorded significant achievements since the inception of Buhari’s administration.
According to Amaechi, "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 to serve 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 and blessings and look forward to your continuous support and guidance.