Nnamdi Chukwu
FORMER Imo State governor, Emeka Ihedioha has withdrawn from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s governorship primary in the South-East state.
The former governor was screened and cleared a few days ago by the PDP to contest the party’s primary ahead of the 11 November governorship election in Imo State.
However, in a letter dated 27 March 2023, Ihedioha informed the PDP leadership of his “personal sacrifice” for a “consensus candidate” by the party.
Ihedioha, who led the state for seven months before the Supreme Court declared Hope Uzodimma,- the current governor – tee winner of the 2019 governorship election, gave the surprise withdrawal of his support to the party’s interest.
According to him, “In the interest of harmony and unity of the Party, I have decided to make the personal sacrifice of withdrawing from further participation in the processes leading to the emergence of the gubernatorial candidate.”
He pleaded with those who supported him to comprehend and accept his choice, regretting that people who had begun organising for him may be disappointed.
“And I am sure many of those who have, on their own, already started mobilising for me in Imo State will be disappointed.
“I sincerely seek their understanding and that of associates, admirers and particularly the electorate who have, over the years, aligned themselves and identified with my political aspirations, he added”.
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