APC Lawmaker Faleke Withdraws from Kogi Governorship Race, Gives Key Reason
- James Faleke, the lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in Lagos and secretary of the APC PCC, has withdrawn from the governorship race in Kogi state
- Falake made his decision to back out from the gubernatorial contest public over the weekend
- According to the lawmaker, he was withdrawing from contesting for the Kogi governorship election in the interest of the nation
A House of Representatives member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in Lagos and secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), James Faleke, has withdrawn from the Kogi state governorship election.
Tribune reports that Faleke withdrew from the governorship race after he failed to appear before the Senator Abubakar Sodangi-led panel, which screens all aspirants of the APC.
Source: Twitter
The screening took place ahead of the November 2023 governorship election primary for the party, which is scheduled for April 10.
It was gathered that some supporters of the lawmaker across the three senatorial zones had earlier obtained the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for Falake to contest during the gubernatorial polls.
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The APC-PCC confirmed that Faleka decided not to contest the guber poll in defence of national interest.
His words:
“I am of the opinion that my personal interest must not override national interest. I, alongside several other supporters, worked hard for the election of our leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as President-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It would be out of place for me to jump out of the team to start pursuing personal goals.
“The people that bought form on my behalf meant well and I appreciate them. I am pleading with them and my other numerous supporters in Kogi State to see the larger picture and to note that I am still with them in spirit, body and soul. I will continue to contribute to the development of the state.”
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The race for who occupies the Lugard House after Governor Yahaya Bello has commenced earnestly.
Dino Melaye, a former senator and House of Representatives member, is aspiring to replace Bello under the platform of the PDP.
Melaye was one of the spokespersons of the PDP presidential campaign council in the just-concluded elections.
Ex-REA boss, Ohiare reveals developmental agenda for Kogi after guber screening
Sanusi Ohiare promised to make Kogi state the country's logistic hub if elected governor.
Going further, he said his administration would leverage the state's geographical location to turn its fortune around if elected.
He made the promise Saturday in Abuja after he was successfully screened by the APC screening committee ahead of the party's primary slated for next month.
Source: Legit.ng
