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Ekiti PDP deputy governorship candidate rejects nomination

The deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State, Mrs. Funmilayo Theresa Ogun, has rejected her nomination as running mate to the party’s flag bearer in the forthcoming governorship election in the state, Bisi Kolawole.

Mrs. Ogun, who was a former Commissioner for Works and Transportation from 2016- 2018, said she rejected her nomination as Deputy Governor for “personal reasons”.

She made this known via a letter dated Thursday, 24th February 2022, and addressed to the National Chairman of the PDP, Senator Iyorchia Ayu.

Other leaders of the opposition party copied in the letter titled, ‘Ekiti 2022 Re: My Nomination As Deputy Governorship Candidate’ are PDP National Organizing Secretary, National Secretary Ekiti State PDP Chairman, Ekiti 2022 Gubernatorial Candidate.

The letter read: “This is to formally inform you that I am not unaware of my nomination by Ekiti Stakeholders for the position of the Deputy Governorship Candidate in the 18” June 2022 Gubernatorial Election.

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“Notwithstanding their good intentions, I formally write to reject the nomination for personal reasons.

“However, I appreciate the uncommon recognition and assuring the Party that no effort will be spared at ensuring our victory at the election.

“The Candidate can therefore be approached for a fresh Nomination.”

Ogun is the Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State.

TheStar

Segun Ojo

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