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The Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, has resigned from office following the presidential directive mandating political appointees seeking elective positions to step down by 31 March.
His resignation was contained in a press statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Umar Jibril, and made available to journalists in Gombe.
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Mr Alkali seeks to be Gombe State governor on the platform of the APC.
In his resignation letter, the minister appreciated President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity given to him to serve the country, while reflecting on what he described as key milestones achieved in the transportation sector during his time in office.
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“I am deeply grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the privilege to serve our great nation. As I step down, I do so with a sense of fulfilment over the progress recorded in the transportation sector, and with renewed determination to continue serving the people in a greater capacity,” Mr Alkali was quoted as saying.
The statement added that the president has accepted the resignation and commended the minister for his commitment and contributions to national service.
Mr Alkali’s resignation now clears the path for his expected entry into the governorship race, setting the stage for what could become a major political contest in the state.
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported the resignation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, who seeks to contest the governorship election in Bauchi State, also on the APC platform.
