March 29, (THEWILL) – Former Imo State governor, Emeka Ihedioha, has withdrawn his interest in contesting the State governorship election under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Ihedioha, in a letter to the PDP National Chairman, dated March 27, said his decision was informed by personal sacrifice and for “a consensus candidate” of the party.
His withdrawal leaves PDP National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, as the sole candidate for the party primary scheduled for April 14, 2023.
Ihedioha in Abuja, was last Tuesday, screened and cleared by the party to participate in the primary alongside Anyanwu.
The former deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives in his withdrawal letter said: “As I turned 58 last Friday March 24, I had cause to reflect on so many things, including the state of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
“Having been a member since its formation in 1998, I align myself with the request made by our state chapter to the National Working Committee (NWC) for a consensus choice of candidate regarding the 2023 governorship primary in the interest of harmony and unity of the party.
“I have elected to make the personal sacrifice of withdrawing from further participation in the processes leading to the emergence of the gubernatorial candidate.”
Ihedioha appealed for the understanding of associates, admirers and particularly electorate who have over the years aligned themselves and identified with his political aspirations.
