Ex-governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has announced he would not be contesting for the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship ticket ahead of the election on November 11.
Ihedioha announced this on Tuesday in a letter dated March 27, informing the PDP national leadership of his “personal sacrifice” for a “consensus candidate” by the party
This is coming after the former governor was screened and cleared a few days ago by the PDP to contest the party’s primary.
Ihedioha said that as he turned 58 on March 24 he had cause to reflect on several things including the state of the PDP.
He added, “Having been a member since 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 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.”
Ihedioha noted that he did not take the decision lightly because he is aware that many have been canvassing support for him to be the PDP governorship candidate.
He asked for understanding from all including the electorate, adding that he is proud of the opportunity to serve as a legislator and as governor.
The Supreme Court led by Chief Justice Tanko Muhammad sacked Ihedioha from the governorship seat in January 2020 after barely seven months in office.
Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Hope Uzodimma, was declared winner of the March 19, 2019 governorship Election