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There is a fresh twist in the Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after a former governor of the state, Emeka Ihedioha unexpectedly withdrew from contesting the governorship race under the platform of the party.
Recall that on Tuesday, Ihedioha in a letter to the PDP National Chairman, dated March 27 which was obtained by The Eastern Updates, cited personal sacrifice and for ‘a consensus candidate’ of the party as reasons for dropping out of the race.
The consequence of his withdrawal is that the PDP National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, is now the sole candidate for the party primary slated for April 14 and the gubernatorial poll scheduled for November.
Ihedioha was last Tuesday in Abuja screened and cleared by the party to participate in the primary alongside Anyanwu.
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The former deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives in his withdrawal letter said: ‘As I turned 58 last Friday March 24, I had cause to reflect on so many things, including the state of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Having been a member since its formation in 1998, I align myself with the request made by our state chapter to the National Working Committee (NWC) for a consensus choice of candidate regarding the 2023 governorship primary in the interest of harmony and unity of the party. I have elected to make the personal sacrifice of withdrawing from further participation in the processes leading to the emergence of the gubernatorial candidate.’
Ihedioha who said the decision was a tough one to make, appealed for the understanding of associates, admirers, and particularly the electorate who have over the years aligned themselves and identified with his political aspirations.
