One of the presidential aspirants on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has resigned his appointment as the Minister of Transportation, saying that the development is to enable him to focus on his aspiration to contest the 2023 presidency.
Amaechi stated this in a press statement made available in Abuja on Monday by the Amaechi Presidential Media Committee (APMC) and signed by Kingsley Wali.
In his resignation letter, Amaechi expressed profound gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for considering him fit to serve in his administration.
The former minister also thanked Buhari for the enormous support given to him, saying that the support was responsible for the tremendous record of achievements he made in the Ministry of Transportation over the last seven years.
Amaechi was also quoted as saying in his resignation letter that: “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.”
