BREAKING: Minister Submits Resignation Letter To Tinubu (PHOTO)

BREAKING: Minister Submits Resignation Letter To Tinubu (PHOTO)

Former Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, officially announced his resignation as the Minister of Labour and Employment on Tuesday.

Lalong confirmed that he had submitted his resignation to President Bola Tinubu, paving the way for him to assume his position as the Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District.

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In a letter presented to the President, Lalong reminded him that following thorough legal processes, the Court of Appeal affirmed his status as the duly elected Senator for Plateau South Senatorial District. The court instructed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue him the Certificate of Return.

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Lalong emphasized that the decision to resign was not taken lightly, acknowledging the trust and confidence the President had placed in him as a Minister in the cabinet. He highlighted his prior role as the Director General of the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Council, which played a crucial role in securing victory for the APC.

He said, “However, after extensive consultations with Your Excellency, critical stakeholders and my constituents, it has become expedient for me to proceed and take my seat at the Red Chambers to continue to contribute to the Renewed Hope agenda of your Government and the growth of our democracy at large”.

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