- Tunji-Ojo, also known as BTO, is among the 48 ministers appointed by President Tinubu, who will be sworn in in Abuja on Monday
- Tunji-Ojo resigned due to his appointment as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu’s administration
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the federal lawmaker representing the Akoko North-East/North-West Federal Constituency of Ondo State in the House of Representatives, has formally resigned from the National Assembly.
A letter delivered to Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, announced the resignation of the lawmaker who will serve as Interior Minister.
A copy of the resignation letter was provided to newsmen on Sunday night by the spokesperson for Tunji-Ojo, Mr. Babatunde Alao.
Tunji-Ojo acknowledged in the letter that his selection to the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s cabinet under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership was what led to his resignation.
He 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.
While appreciating President Tinubu for finding him worthy to serve the country in his new role as a Minister, Tunji-Ojo said 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.”
Tunji-Ojo, popularly known as BTO within the political circle, is among the 48 ministers appointed by President Tinubu and who will be sworn in today, Monday, in Abuja.