Presidency has reacted to the ministers who withdrew their interest in seeking elective positions ahead of the upcoming primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

President Muhammadu Buhari had directed all Ministers and heads of government agencies seeking elective offices to resign their appointments on or before May 16.

However, some ministers have withdrawn their political ambitions and decided to remain in office before the expiration of the President’s ultimatum.

Some of the FEC members who have made a u-turn include the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige; Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen; Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Federation, Abubakar Malami.

In an interview with Daily Trust on Sunday, Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu, said only President Buhari will take a decision on the fate of ministers who made a u-turn.

The President’s spokesperson stated that the president would determine if it was illegal for the ministers to return without being re-nominated.

When asked if President Buhari will re-nominate them for Senate screening and approval, he said: “That is for the president to decide.”