Hours before the primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, an aspirant, Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi has announced his decision to withdraw from the contest.
Ogunbiyi who made this declaration on Monday said his decision was hinged on the alleged favoritism on the part of the National Chairman of the party, Senator Iyorcha Ayu.
According to him, Ayu has conspired with a fellow aspirant, Ademola Adeleke to tamper with the outcome of the upcoming primary election scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
Speaking at his Idera De Campaign Office, Osogbo, Ogunbiyi, who is the Chairman of Mutual Benefits Assurance, added that there is no point for him to contest when the national chairman of the party is allegedly planning with the group of Adeleke.
In his words, “It is a very difficult decision for me because of the amount of investment and the hope that my personality and leadership would have given to Osun State.
“But when you have an umpire who is biased to the extent of planning with the other group, what can you do?
“Senator Ayu has agreed to work with Ademola Adeleke and I’m being told that I shouldn’t waste my money and we did everything possible. I can only come to the conclusion to withdraw from the race because up till this moment, they are there planning on how they can execute.”
