It was a dramatic moment during the ongoing Osun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election as a total of seven aspirants withdrew their bid.
The governorship aspirants
Just before the commencement of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election in Osun State on Saturday, 7 of the 11 aspirants withdrew and made their decision known during the exercise which is being overseen by Seriake Dickson, Bayelsa state governor.
According to TheCable, 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.