2023 presidency: Amaechi finally resigns as transportation minister

A presidential aspirant on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has officially resigned his position as Minister of Transportation to focus on his aspiration to contest for the 2023 presidency.

A statement issued by the Amaechi Presidential Media Committee (APMC) signed by Kingsley Wali, in Abuja on Monday, Amaechi in his resignation letter expressed gratitude to the President for considering him fit to serve in his administration.

He also thanked him for the enormous support given him, which he said, was responsible for the record of achievements he made in the Ministry of Transportation over the last seven years.

The statement quoted Amaechi as saying in his resignation letter, “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.”

Meanwhile, Amaechi has continued consultations ahead of the APC presidential elections primaries, with delegates in Taraba State assuring him of 90 per cent of their votes.

Speaking during the consultation visit, Taraba State Chairman of the APC, Ibrahim Tukur El-Sudi, said, “Our delegates know how to separate the chaff from the grain. Sir, we are assuring you that 90 per cent of our votes will go to you.”