The lawmaker representing Osun East in the National Assembly, Senator Babajide Omoworare, has pulled out of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election.
Senator Omoworare announced his withdrawal in a statement by the director of communications for his campaign organisation, Tunde Dairo, on Friday in Osogbo, the state capital.
The statement read, “In view of obvious political realities which are beyond our control, Senator Babajide Omoworare will not present his Ward Agents, mobilise his supporters, or deploy resources for the APC Governorship Primary election of July 20th, 2018.
“This development is with the ultimate view of ensuring party cohesion and for All Progressives Congress to secure victory at the September 22nd Governorship election in the state.”
The APC primary election is taking place in the 332 wards across all the local government areas of the state.
The election is conducted by a committee led by Zamfara State Governor, Abdul’Aziz Yari, and Senator Ovie Omo-Agege as one of its members.
The committee was set up by the APC national leadership to ensure a free and fair primary that would be accepted by party members in the state.
Following the withdrawal of the three aspirants, 14 candidates will now battle for the APC ticket in a bid to succeed Rauf Aregbesola, should the party win the September 22 governorship election.
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