By Ighomuaye Lucky. O
Former member representing Egor/Ikpoba Okha Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives and governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma, has aborted his governorship ambition over the death of his son.
Recall that, Agbonayinma’s son, Osazuwa Michael, 23, was shot dead in Houston, Texas, United States of America.
Agbonayinma who is the Commissioner, Code of Conduct Bureau, in a statement made available to journalists in Benin, said the rationale for truncating his ambition is due to the death of his son.
“Presently, my family and I are highly devastated. And I am not in the right frame of mind to continue any serious political campaign at this time.
“Consequently, after due consultations and consideration, I am suspending my gubernatorial campaign at this time. We need some quiet time to grieve and heal.”
While expressing his sincere gratitude to all and sundry for the overwhelming moral, financial, and spiritual support in his journey so far, he said that, he hopes that the upcoming APC gubernatorial primaries are conducted on a level playing field where every aspirant is accorded a free, fair and equal chance and opportunity to participate in the primaries.
“And as a loyal party man, I call on all leaders and supporters of our great party, APC, to fall behind the party flag bearer that would eventually emerge from a free, fair and credible process such that APC will go into the governorship election as a united party,” Agbonayinma said.