A former Governor of Imo State, Mr. Emeka Ihedioha has withdrawn from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s governorship primary in the state.
The Imo State Governorship election is scheduled for November 11, 2023 by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
The former Governor has been screened and cleared to contest the PDP primaries ahead of the Imo governorship polls.
Ihedioha based his decision to withdraw from the race on a request by the Imo State chapter to the National Working Committee of the PDP for a consensus candidate for the election.
He stated this in a letter addressed to the PDP National Chairman dated March 27, 2023.
“With the request made by our state chapter to the National Working Committee (NWC) for a consensus choice of candidate regarding the 2023 governorship primaries.
“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.
“This decision was not taken lightly. My commitment to the service of our people has never been in doubt. And I am sure many of those who have, on their, already started mobilizing for me in Imo state will be disappointed. I sincerely seek their understanding and that of associates, admirers and particularly the electorates who have over the years aligned themselves and identified with my political aspirations.
“I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to have served my various constituencies both as a legislator and governor, I am also proud of the positive impact I made, particularly in the seven months I served as the governor of Imo state,” the letter read.
