Oyo SDP gubernatorial candidate resigns for Makinde
The Social Democratic Party's gubernatorial candidate in Oyo State, Michael Lana, has dropped out of the race to support Governor Seyi Makinde of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the gubernatorial elections. of governor from March 18.
Mr. Lana revealed this during a press briefing on Tuesday in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.
The SDP candidate accused his party leadership of selling out the party to some politicians out of selfish interest.
Following the accusation, Mr. Lana said that he met with some party stakeholders and they all decided to align themselves with the PDP.
He therefore urged his supporters to vote for the PDP gubernatorial candidate.
"We had to sit down and rethink and make a decision that will be in the best interest of the neglected and aggrieved party members, the candidates, and the entire population of the state we have decided to serve. After several consultations, we have decided that the best thing for the state at this time is to align ourselves with a truly progressive candidate,” he said.
“We have therefore decided to inform all our many supporters to vote massively for Makinde of the PDP on Saturday, March 18, 2023 and have him re-elected as Governor of the State.”
Mr. Lana said he consulted widely before stepping down to support the incumbent governor and the decision was made alongside House of Assembly candidates.
"During my recent radio interview, I duly informed members of the public that any action I take would be determined by the decision of all candidates, particularly the candidates for the House of Assembly of SDP of which I am the government flag bearer, he said.
“We also conducted extensive consultations. We have spoken with some national party officials and my supporters among trade unions, traditional chiefs, market associations and religious bodies,” he added.
READ ALSO: Oyo2023: Folarin and Adelabu seek to beckon Oyo voters to overthrow Makinde"As you know, in almost every radio interview I attended I was asked if, as has become the custom of this party, I too would step down at the end of the day. Believing that I was in the midst of ideologically sound members, and knowing myself to be a person of principle, I always answered in the negative. I fervently believed that my gospel of preaching questions and ideas would win me the victory the people of the state deserve."
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The Social Democratic Party's gubernatorial candidate in Oyo State, Michael Lana, has dropped out of the race to support Governor Seyi Makinde of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the gubernatorial elections. of governor from March 18.
Mr. Lana revealed this during a press briefing on Tuesday in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.
The SDP candidate accused his party leadership of selling out the party to some politicians out of selfish interest.
Following the accusation, Mr. Lana said that he met with some party stakeholders and they all decided to align themselves with the PDP.
He therefore urged his supporters to vote for the PDP gubernatorial candidate.
"We had to sit down and rethink and make a decision that will be in the best interest of the neglected and aggrieved party members, the candidates, and the entire population of the state we have decided to serve. After several consultations, we have decided that the best thing for the state at this time is to align ourselves with a truly progressive candidate,” he said.
“We have therefore decided to inform all our many supporters to vote massively for Makinde of the PDP on Saturday, March 18, 2023 and have him re-elected as Governor of the State.”
Mr. Lana said he consulted widely before stepping down to support the incumbent governor and the decision was made alongside House of Assembly candidates.
"During my recent radio interview, I duly informed members of the public that any action I take would be determined by the decision of all candidates, particularly the candidates for the House of Assembly of SDP of which I am the government flag bearer, he said.
“We also conducted extensive consultations. We have spoken with some national party officials and my supporters among trade unions, traditional chiefs, market associations and religious bodies,” he added.
READ ALSO: Oyo2023: Folarin and Adelabu seek to beckon Oyo voters to overthrow Makinde"As you know, in almost every radio interview I attended I was asked if, as has become the custom of this party, I too would step down at the end of the day. Believing that I was in the midst of ideologically sound members, and knowing myself to be a person of principle, I always answered in the negative. I fervently believed that my gospel of preaching questions and ideas would win me the victory the people of the state deserve."
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