Olusegun Mimiko, former governor
of Ondo state, has confirmed his withdrawal from the presidential race, declaring
his interest in Ondo central senatorial election.
“I took the decision in the
ultimate interest of our party, the Zenith Labour Party,” the former governor
announced at a meeting with his supporters on Thursday.
Mimiko, a two-term governor had
emerged presidential candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), but on
Wednesday, sources had revealed that he had pulled out of the presidential
race and would contest the Ondo central senatorial election.
The source said Gboye Adegbenro,
a former commissioner who had secured ZLP senatorial ticket in Ondo central had
agreed to step down for the governor.
Adegbenro, who served as Mimiko’s
commissioner of works, announced that he had bowed out for Mimiko in the
interest of the party and the state.
“It became imperative that I
bring to a close, my aspiration to represent Ondo Central Senatorial District
at the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at this critical juncture,” he
told reporters in Akure.
“More than above, I am convinced
that the candidacy of our leader, Mimiko, will better serve the interest of the
district now and the overall goal of the south west.
“I am eternally grateful to my
constituents, followers and party leaders who have been with us all through the
process that culminated into taking this decision and renew my commitment and
unalloyed dedication to the Zenith Labour Party.
“I remain a firm believer and
supporter of my brother and leader, Mimiko, who invited me into partisan
politics and who has always provided selfless leadership.”
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