Helen Tallen, the minister of Women Affairs has withdrawn from the Senatorial race and will retain her ministerial position.
The minister, who had purchased the All Progressives Congress form to contest the Plateau South Senatorial election, made this known in a statement on Monday.
“With profound gratitude and great humility, I have decided to voluntarily step down from the Senatorial race sequel to the yearnings of Women and other well-meaning Nigerians who see the need for a strong voice for Women at the Senate having consulted widely with my family, well-wishers and supporters conscious of the role I play for women in Nigeria today”, she said.
Tallen also also said it would be fruitless to resign to contest as she did not resign “ahead of the stipulated timeline.”
