Former Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, has revealed why he decided to leave President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet for the Senate.
The Plateau State politician, who took his oath as Senator for Plateau South, said, “This was my first choice, to be candid.”
He explained that serving as governor of Plateau State until May 2023 had been his primary goal, and the Senate seat was the next natural step in his political aspirations.
He said he chose to hold the position of minister in the interim and on the invitation of Tinubu because he had a case he was pursuing at the courts.
He expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve in the cabinet during the legal battle.
The Court of Appeal ultimately ruled in Lalong’s favour, overturning the initial declaration of PDP candidate, Napoleon Bali, as the winner. This paved the way for Lalong’s return to his preferred path.
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