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[BREAKING] Chris Ngige Withdraws From Presidential Race
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Ngige had declared his intention to contest the APC presidential ticket before a crowd at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Alor, Idemili South LGA of Anambra State
- Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has met with ministers who are seeking elective offices in 2023
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has pulled out of the race to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.
He announced his withdrawal from the contest to secure the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday in Abuja.
Ngige’s announcement followed a valedictory session held at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in the nation’s capital, in honour of ministers seeking elective offices in the 2023 general elections.
The Labour Minister had three weeks ago declared his intention to contest the APC presidential ticket before a crowd at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Alor, Idemili South local government area of Anambra State.
Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has met with ministers who are seeking elective offices in 2023 and thanked them for their services to the nation.
During the valedictory, President Buhari appreciated them for their cooperation. He also admonished other members of the cabinet to be more diligent and committed to the success of the administration.
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The meeting follows the President’s recent directive to all ministers and political appointees contesting for various elective positions to resign from their appointments on or before Monday, May 16, 2022.
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