Simon Lalong, the former governor of Plateau State, announced his resignation as minister of labour and employment on Tuesday.
According to Lalong, he formally submitted his resignation to President Bola Tinubu in order to assume the position of Senator for the Plateau South Senatorial District.
The Minister reminded the President in a letter delivered on Tuesday that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must grant him the Certificate of Return after a protracted legal process determined that he was the legitimate senator representing the Plateau South Senatorial District.
Lalong stated that he did not make the decision to leave lightly because of the President’s faith and confidence in him as a Minister in his cabinet, having previously served as the Director General of the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Council, which helped the APC win.
“However, 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,” he said after lengthy consultations with Your Excellency, important stakeholders, and my constituents.
