The SDP candidate accused the leadership of his party of selling out to some politicians.
Mr Lana disclosed this at a press briefing on Tuesday in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.
Following the accusation, Mr Lana said he met with some stakeholders in the party and they all resolved to align with the PDP.“We had to sit down and rethink and take a decision that will be in the best interest of the neglected and aggrieved party members, the candidates and the generality of the people of the state that we set out to serve. After several consultations, we resolved that the best thing for the state right now is to align ourselves with a really progressive candidate,” he said.
Mr Lana claimed that he had consulted widely before stepping down to support the incumbent governor and the decision was taken alongside the House of Assembly candidates.
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