Former Governor of Imo State Emeka Ihedioha has withdrawn his interest to contest in the coming off-circle governorship election in Imo State.
In a letter signed by the former deputy speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Ihedioha explained that his decision follows a request made by the state chapter of the National Working Committee for a consensus candidate ahead of the party’s Governorship Primaries this year.
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He also urged his teeming supporters to be calm and support whomever the party pushes forward in their bid to reclaim the state from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
(Editor: Ena Agbanoma)
