The Minister of Labour and Productivity, Sen. Chris Ngige, has announced his withdrawal from the presidential race.
Ngige made the announcement shortly after the valedictory session held in Aso Rock, Abuja, in a statement he personally signed on Friday.
He said ” Having also consulted widely with my family, constituents, supporters and well wishers , it is my pleasure to announce the withdrawal of my interest and earlier decision to contest the office of the President in the 2023 general elections.
” As a result of this, I will NOT be participating in any of the internal party process of the said election, starting with the primary”.
Read the full statement:
