By: Ighomuaye Lucky. O
A frontline governorship aspirant of the Labour Party (LP), Edo State chapter, Mr. Tom Iseghohi, has withdrawn from the governorship race, describing the process leading to the gubernatorial primaries as lacking transparency.
This is contained in a letter personally signed and addressed to the national chairman of the party and the state chairman, respectively and made available to newsmen in Benin City.
According to the soft-spoken politician, he said though he is withdrawing from the governorship race but he is going to participate in the election in the state.
“Nigeria Attention: Mr. Julius Abure, National Chairman, Labour Party Copy: Edo State Chairman, Labour Party
“Subject: Withdrawal From The Gubernatorial Primaries
“Dear Sir,
“I have observed with keen interest the process that is being utilized to nominate the gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party.
“As a participant in the process, | am disappointed by the lack of transparency and the monetization of the process at the expense of selection of the best candidate with the popularity within the party and the capacity to win the general elections.
“This is at variance with my personal value system, that of my political family and the interest of the people of Edo State.
“Consequently, after consultations with my mentors, advisers, my team and my family, | hereby withdraw from the nomination process in the Labour Party.
“l am grateful for your attention to this urgent matter and look forward to your prompt and decisive action”, the statement said.