President Bola Tinubu has formally accepted the resignation of Simon Lalong, the Minister of Labour and Employment, as confirmed by the Presidency on Monday.
Intriguing details emerge as Simon Lalong, the former Plateau State Governor, prepares to take on a new role as Senator for Plateau South Senatorial district.
His journey takes a compelling turn, as an appeal court ruling on November 7, 2023, affirms his previously contested electoral loss.
The intricate dynamics surrounding Lalong’s resignation add a layer of complexity.
Although the official announcement did not occur during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, sources reveal it took place shortly afterward.
A presidential aide clarified, “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.”
Lalong’s political trajectory involves diverse roles, including serving as the Director-General of the Tinubu Campaign Organisation leading to the February Presidential election.
Despite an initial setback in the Senate race, where he lost according to the Independent National Electoral Commission results, Lalong challenged the outcome in court.
His tenacity prevailed as the Court of Appeal ruled in his favour.
Anticipation builds as Lalong is set to be sworn in later this week by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, marking a pivotal moment in his political career.
Social media buzzes with insights into Lalong’s departure from the cabinet.
Imran Mohammad, a Twitter user in the President’s camp, shares, “President Tinubu accepted Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong’s resignation from the cabinet. His valedictory will hold at the next FEC meeting.”
With no FEC meeting scheduled for this week, last Wednesday’s session becomes a poignant moment, potentially marking Lalong’s final appearance as a council member.
