Obanikoro, 7 Other Ministers To Resign By October 20

Eight members of President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet are set to resign by October 20 to enable them contest for governorship positions in the 2015 elections

Eight ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria will reportedly vacate their offices this week in a bid to pursue their governorship aspirations for the 2015 elections.

The ministers involved are expected to tender their resignation letters between October 13 and October 20.

Those involved are: Bala Mohammed (Federal Capital Territory), Labaran Maku (Information), Emeka Wogu (Labour and Productivity), Nyesom Wike (Minister of State, Education), Samuel Ortom (Minister of State, Trade, Industry and Investment), Musiliu Obanikoro (Minister of State, Defence), Onyebuchi Chukwu (Health)

Obanikoro is expected to contest for the governorship of Lagos after starting a campaign with the hashtag #Korobucci during President Goodluck Jonathan’s visit to the state last month.