Edo 2020: PDP governorship aspirant steps down for Obaseki

Ahead of Friday’s governorship primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo, a frontline aspirant of the party, Gideon Ikhine, has stepped down from the race for Governor Godwin Obaseki.

Mr Ikhine announced his decision to step down for the governor on Monday at a ceremony in Benin City, the state capital.

Announcing the decision, the aspirant said there was no progress without a sacrifice, adding that the governor’s defection to the party was God’s great answer to the party and his aspiration.Mr Ikhine stressed that he was not actually stepping down, but “stepping behind the man who would lead the party to glory come Sept. 19″.He said he and his supporters had resolved to work with the governor to ensure that a better tomorrow is achieved in the state.

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