Nigeria’s Minister for Labour, Chris Ngige has withdrawn from the 2023 Presidential race, POLITICS NIGERIA has learned.
Below is a statement from the Former Anambra state governor giving reasons for his withdrawal.
“On Tuesday, 19th April 2022, I publicly declared my interest to contest for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, following the constitutional provision that precludes our amiable incumbent President, Muhammadu Buhari from seeking re-election to the office, as he would have completed his two terms in office by 29th May 2023 . The declaration was made in my home town, Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.”:
“My declaration was sequel to pressure on me from my constituents, political associates, friends and other well-meaning Nigerians, who felt I possess the necessary qualifications and experience for the job. Some of these supporters even taxed themselves to procure the Expression of Interest/ Nomination Forms of our Party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) for me. The forms however are yet to be filled and submitted.”
“Today, 13th May , 2022, I had an audience with the President, Muhammadu Buhari as a follow up to the one I earlier had with him on 11thMay, 2022.”
“Having also consulted widely with my family, constituents, supporters and well-wishers, it is my pleasure to announce the withdrawal of my interest and earlier decision to contest the office of the President in the 2023 general elections.”
“As a result of this, I will NOT be participating in any of the internal party processes of the said election, starting with the primary.”
“I took this momentous decision firstly in the overall interest of the nation, in order to enable me concentrate on my job, and assist the President and the Government, weather the difficult last lap, in the life of the administration and secondly for other family reasons.”
“I have since communicated this decision to the President and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.”
“My constituents , political associates and well-wishers across the country are by this statement informed of this latest decision, which also has the blessing and support of the overwhelming majority, hence supersedes any other interest , personal or otherwise.”
One of the clownish jokers. I had earlier classified all these petty political businesses into groups and you can go back and check how my prediction and opinions over these non SERIOUS goons treats with levity the highest office in Nigeria.
ANY MORE WONDER WHY ASUU IS STILL ON STRIKE WITH THE FUTURE OF NIGERIA STUDENTS IN JEOPARDY. WITH THESE KIND AND MANNERS OF CLUELESS IN CHARGE OF ANY NIGERIAN AFFAIRS.
More obnoxious CLUELESS idiots will still reveal their most ill personalities, trust me. Because their are still more foul senses attempting to take us on another PURPOSELESS ride. Taking us for fool’s.
Meanwhile they stand in the way of purposeful people who mean business for serious governance for the good of the people and the country.
Chris Ngige is a clown and a disappointment and the people of Anambra may have been justified in attempting to oust him from office by a mob cum jungle approach.
PEOPLE LIKE Chris Ngige DO NOT DESERVE ANYWHERE NEAR ANY OFFICE THAT OVERSEES NIGERIAN AFFAIRS.
Good riddance of bad rubbish out of our lives, when he resigned from the cabinet.