Tinubu takes notable decision after key minister’s resignation, details surface

President Bola Tinubu has decided to accept the resignation of Simon Lalong, minister of labour and employment, the presidency confirmed on Monday, December 18.

Sylvanus Namang, the APC spokesperson in Plateau state corroborated Lalong’s resignation from the FEC, according to Leadership newspaper.

Per Nigerian Tribune, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain is due to be sworn in later this week by Godswill Akpabio, the senate president.

On Monday, December 18, The Punch quoted a presidential aide as saying:

“Lalong has resigned. But it was not at the FEC meeting itself. It must have been after the meeting because, if it were earlier, the President or SGF would have announced it during the meeting.”

Meanwhile, it is not clear if Lalong would still attend any Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.

Earlier, Legit.ng reported about Lalong's imminent resignation.

Recall that on November 7, the Appeal Court, Abuja, upheld the judgment of the tribunal which declared the minister winner of the Plateau South senatorial election which was conducted in February.