Abiodun Olujimi, an aspirant in the Peoples Democratic Party
((PDP) governorship primary election in Ekiti state, has stepped down
for Dayo Adeyeye, a former minister.
((PDP) governorship primary election in Ekiti state, has stepped down
for Dayo Adeyeye, a former minister.
Olujimi, a serving
senator, announced this shortly before the commencement of voting at
Eagle Hall, Ado Ekiti, venue of the primary election.
senator, announced this shortly before the commencement of voting at
Eagle Hall, Ado Ekiti, venue of the primary election.
“For the
benefit of our party, I offer myself and I transfer my structure to
Prince Adeyeye.” Olujimi steps down for Adeyeye,” she said.
benefit of our party, I offer myself and I transfer my structure to
Prince Adeyeye.” Olujimi steps down for Adeyeye,” she said.
It is now a two-way race between Adeyeye and Kolapo Olusola, the preferred aspirant of Ayodele Fayose, the incumbent governor.
A
total of 1,966 delegates were accredited for the exercise. Ifeanyi
Okowa, governor of Delta state, is the chairman of the electoral
committee.
total of 1,966 delegates were accredited for the exercise. Ifeanyi
Okowa, governor of Delta state, is the chairman of the electoral
committee.