Seven of the 11 aspirants in the
Osun Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election have
withdrawn.
The politicians made their
decision known on Saturday before the commencement of the exercise which is
being overseen by Seriake Dickson, Bayelsa state governor.
Adejare Bello, Sunkanmi Akinlabi,
Felix Jumoko, Ayoade Adewepo, Adeolu Durotoye, Jide Adeniji and Lere Akogun are
the aspirants who stepped down from the race.
While announcing his withdrawal,
Bello said: “I withdraw for peace and stability to reign and enable PDP to
coast home victory in the coming election. Whichever way it goes, we should all
team up and work for the party.”
Akinlabi, on the other hand, said
he’s going along with the wish of the party and giving his support to Akin
Ogunbiyi whom he described as the “preferred choice”.
Akogun, meanwhile, said he will
support the candidacy of Ademola Adeleke, a serving senator.
Fatai Akinbade, Akin Ogunbiyi,
Ademola Adeleke and Nathaniel Oke are the four aspirants still in the race.
The winner of the primary will
represent the party in the governorship election scheduled for September 22.
Isiaka Oyetola, chief of staff to
Rauf Aregbesola, Governor of Osun, was on Friday declared winner of the primary
election of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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