The All Progressives Congress(APC) gubernatorial primaries in Edo State has suffered a reverse as one of the 12 aspirants cleared by the National Working Committee(NWC) to contest in the process, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has backed out.
Addressing a press briefing this afternoon in his magnificent mansion in Benin City, Pastor Ize-Iyamu, who was the party’s flagbearer in the 2020 guber poll, said in a letter he addressed to the National Chairman of the party, Umar Ganduje: “I regrettably wish to announce my withdrawal from the race. Although painful, this decision has become imperative after an exhaustive consultation with my family, friends, political associations, and supporters.
“I make this sacrifice in the interest of the peace and unity that the party desperately requires at both state and national levels.
“I humbly appeal to the good people of Edo State to accept my decision which is very personal and I promise to be there for them at all times.”
He promised that he will work with any of the aspirants that emerges as the party candidate from the primaries coming up on Saturday, February 17th.
