One of the aspirants for the Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, Gbenga Edema has withdrawn from the race ahead 2023 elections.
Edema, who served as the immediate past Chairman of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, OSOPADEC, said his decision to suspend his ambition was borne out of extensive consultation with the good people of Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency as well as leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
In a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday, the former lawmaker in the Ondo State House of Assembly added that the move was in the spirit of fairness and unity.
Annoucing his withdrawal from the race, Edema noted that the difficult decision was made in the overall interest of the people of Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency, interest of the party (APC) and respect for party’s leadership, especially Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
He thanked the governor and the leadership of Apc in Ondo state for their efforts at ensuring level playing field and solid interaction among members.