Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has officially resigned his position as the Minister of Transportation to pursue his presidential ambition.
Gatekeepers News reports that Amaechi ain the cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari as the Minister of Transportation to focus on his aspiration to contest for the 2023 presidency.
This was disclosed in a statement made available by the Amaechi Presidential Media Committee (APMC) and signed by Kingsley Wali, in Abuja.
The former Rivers State Governor in his resignation letter expressed his profound gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for considering him fit to serve in his administration.
Amaechi further appreciated the President 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.
In his resignation letter, Amaechi was quoted saying: “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.”
