Simon Lalong officially dumps Tinubu’s cabinet, details emerge

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, has officially resigned, signalling a departure from his association with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's cabinet.

Lalong, the former governor of Plateau State, has chosen to take the Plateau South Senatorial seat that he successfully secured in the recent elections.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio is expected to administer his oath of office later this week.

Despite initially being declared the loser by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the February Presidential poll, Lalong contested the results and eventually secured a victory through the Court of Appeal.

As the former Director-General of the Tinubu Campaign Organisation, Lalong submitted his resignation following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday as he prepared to assume his new role in the National Assembly.

Lalong's resignation was confirmed via a post on X by a presidential aide Imran Muhammad, who wrote:

“President Tinubu has accepted Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong’s resignation from the cabinet. His valedictory will hold at the next FEC meeting.”

UPDATE: President Tinubu, Accepted Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong Resignation from the cabinet, his valedictory will hold next FEC meeting.
Mr. Lalong also recommended 4 Names to the President for his replacement, they are: …….???? https://t.co/HVStfV6Zcc

— Imran Muhammad (@Imranmuhdz) December 17, 2023