Olubunmi Ojo Resigns As Lawmaker To Take Over Ministerial Job

By Babatunde Solanke

A member of the House of Representatives representing Akoko North-East/North-West Federal Constituency of Ondo State, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has officially resigned his membership in the National Assembly to take over as minister of Interior.

His resignation was conveyed through a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Tajudeen Abbas.

The spokesperson for Tunji-Ojo, Mr. Babatunde Alao  stated this in resignation letter sent to media houses on Sunday

Alao in the letter said his principal’s resignation was prompted by his appointment to serve as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

He said Tunji-Ojo Tunji-Ojo, popularly known as BTO within the political circle, expressed his acknowledgement of the critical need for technocrats to contribute their expertise to the advancement and economic development of the nation at this time.

In the letter, Tunji Ojo expressed his appreciation to President Tinubu for finding him worthy to serve Nigeria in his new role as a Minister, just as it also added he is prepared to give his best for the renewed hope and agenda of the present administration.

The letter read in parts, “Our dear country is in dire need of collaborative and concerted efforts that would engender the much-needed advancement to greater heights and I have been appointed to contribute my quota to achieve that enviable objective as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

Recall that Tunji-Ojo is among the 48 ministers appointed by President Tinubu and who will be sworn in today, Monday, in Abuja.