The real reason why Emeka Ihedioha withdrew from the Imo state governorship primary has been revealed
A group under the auspices of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Action in an open letter disclosed Ihedioha step down from the 2023 race because the process lacked credibility
The chairman of the group, Rufus Omeire, made this disclosure through a statement issued on Wednesday, March 29……CONTINUE READING...CONTINUE READING
A group known as Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Action has explained the real reason why Emeka Ihedioha withdrew from the Imo state governorship primary.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Rufus Omeire, chairman of the group, alleged that Ihedioha withdrew from the Imo 2023 race because the process lacks credibility, The Cable reported.
Imo 2023 governorship election, PDP, Emeka Ihedioha
Omeire said Samuel Anyanwu, the PDP national secretary, who is contesting in the race, has refused to resign his position.
Omeire said it is “morally wrong” for Anyanwu to supervise the governorship primary which he is a contender.
Emeka Ihedioha withdraws from Imo governorship race, gives reason
Legit.ng reported earlier that Emeka Ihedioha, a former governor of Imo, has withdrawn from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s governorship primary in the southeast state.
Recall that Ihedioha was screened and cleared a few days ago by the PDP to contest the party’s primary ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Imo state.
However, in a letter dated March 27, 2023, Ihedioha informed the PDP leadership of his “personal sacrifice” for a “consensus candidate” by the party.
PDP crisis deepens as ex-chairman Iyorchia Ayu takes legal action against party
In another development, the suspended national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, has taken legal action against his suspension by the party.
The Punch reports that Ayu is set to challenge his party’s decision to replace him as national chairman through the Benue State High Court, Makurdi.
Simon Imobo-Tswam, the special assistant on communication to Ayu, confirmed that his principal is not taking his suspension lightly.
