The governorship candidate of the Labour Social gathering within the Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, has denied stepping down from the race.
Akpata in Benin on Friday, mentioned paperwork purporting that he has stepped down for the Individuals Democratic Social gathering candidate, have been false, depraved machinations of those that have held our State captive for 1 / 4 of a century.
He mentioned, “This press convention has grow to be crucial following a report that I’ve stepped down for the Peoples Democratic Social gathering, candidate, Asue Ighodalo. There is no such thing as a manner I’d step down when I’m probably the most certified amongst all of the candidates. I stay steadfast within the race.
“I’ve been inundated with a flood of calls and messages from pals and supporters, which constrains me to launch this assertion to dispel the depraved hearsay circulating that I’ve determined to step down and help the PDP candidate within the governorship election.
“This falsehood is illustrative of the evil machinations of those that have held our State captive for 1 / 4 of a century and demonstrates the self-love that has characterised their governance model. The notion that I’d step down on the eve of the election, after the overwhelming help obtained from the great folks of our state, borders on delusion.
“This pathetic try at deception is so amateurish that the “Oluwole forgers couldn’t even get the date proper, leaving “July 29, 2024″ on their fraudulent doc. Such incompetence could be laughable if it weren’t so sinister in its intent.”
He vowed to carry the perpetrators of the report back to ebook.
He mentioned, “To the perpetrators of this fraud: your determined ways solely expose your concern. You declare I’m a mere “spoiler,” but you resort to such underhanded strategies? Your actions betray your panic at our unstoppable momentum.
“To the architects of this forgery: I can’t relaxation till I uncover each particular person concerned on this felony act. You’ll face the total drive of the legislation, and justice can be served.
“To our steadfast supporters and all residents craving for change: stand agency. Don’t be swayed by these determined performs. Our resolve is unshakeable, our trigger is simply, and our imaginative and prescient for our nice State stays clear and unwavering.”
Akpata urged the general public to ignore it.
“I urge all of the folks of Edo State to ignore this final kick of a dying horse. Please exit and train your franchise tomorrow.
“Collectively, we are going to overcome these underhanded ways and usher within the transformative management our State so richly deserves,” he acknowledged.
