Health Minister Resigns, Seeks Governorship Position


Posted on: Wed 15-10-2014

Seven ministers in President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet have resigned their positions.
Those who resigned are Ministers of Information, Labaran Maku; Trade and Industry, Samuel Ortom; State for Education, Nyesom Wike and State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro. Others are Ministers of Labour, Emeka Wogu; Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu; State for Niger Delta, Dairus Ishaku.
The ministers quit their posts to pursue their political ambitions, particularly gubernatorial elections in their respective states.
Earlier,  President Jonathan was reported to have   ordered members of his cabinet interested in elective posts to resign from office before  October 20.
 
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