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Prof Osunbor Withdraws From APC National Chairmanship Race

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Osunbor drops APC national chairmanship ambition
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Osunbor drops APC national chairmanship ambition

Prof. Osariemen Osunbor,

Osunbor Makes U-turn, Supports Oshiomole For APC National Chairmanship Position

Prof. Osariemen Osunbor, one of the individuals who earlier expressed interest in contesting for the position of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, has now withdrawn his candidacy.

The former Edo state governor, also threw his weight and support behind Comrade Adams Oshiomole, another former Edo state governor and APC national chairmanship aspirant.

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Osunbor made his intention known when he visited the Oshiomole Campaign Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday.

He was accompanied on the visit by his wife and some of his supporters.

Speaking during the visit, Osunbor said, “I came here specially in solidarity with my wife and I want to say that you have the experience and all it takes to lead APC. I want to state here that I never joined the race for chairmanship to fight you, never.

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“I appreciate the relationship which has existed between your family and mine over the years. I do not want this to destroy our relationship. I am happy the President is with you and majority of our party leaders are with you and I have great respect for Mr. President.

“I am stepping down for you and to support you because you are my brother, my friend and a man that is well respected across the country.

“I believe that Edo State is lucky to have this situation and I can tell you that by Saturday, we may go for that election unopposed so that we will not go and start counting votes that will take us for too long. I congratulate you and I will work to ensure you succeed.”

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In response, Oshiomole appreciated Osunbor for his gesture, stressing that he was earlier worried about straining their cordial relationship.

“I think we have a huge challenge ahead after the convention and we will need people like Osunbor to assist. I am happy you decided to withdraw because somehow I was worried due to the relationship we have enjoyed over the years,” he said.