By Okey Maduforo Awka.
After the early Saturday clash at the Beautiful Gate Hotel Awka between Prof Obiora Okonkwo and Hon Nicholas Ukachukwu over the delegate list of the party it ended in a twist of fate when Okonkwo withdrew from the race hence endorsing the candidacy of Ukachukwu.
According to a withdrawal letter sighed by Okonkwo he stated that he is withdrawing based on his observations and the turn of events in the electoral process of Anambra state.
But it was gathered that Ukachukwu had 14 out of the 21 Local government area delegates for the election while Okonkwo had the remnant indicating that Ukachukwu has already won the election yet unannounced before Okonkwo Withdraw.
The letter read in parts;
Dear supporters and fellow Anambrarians,
After a careful evaluation, and reflection, on the current state of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election process in Anambra State, I have decided to withdraw my aspiration for the party’s governorship ticket.
This decision to withdraw from the race was a difficult but necessary one because of some developments that are inconsistent with my principles and values. The project is not worth risking the lives of my supporters among others.
However, my passion for public service remains strong, and I will continue contributing to the socio-economic and political development of Anambra State and our country, Nigeria.
I will also continue to help in ways I can towards the realization of President Bola Tinubu’s development programmes and the economic growth of our country, for the good of our countrymen and women.
I appreciate the trust and support my political associates, supporters and stakeholders in the APC and other places have shown me. Your support has meant a lot, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to have connected with so many committed and passionate Anambrarians.
Above all else, may Anambra succeed for its future generations; he ended.
