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By Akinwande Soji-Ojo
A former Commissioner for Works in Ekiti State, Funmilayo Ogun, has rejected her nomination as the deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.
Ogun disclosed her decision to reject the nomination in a letter addressed to PDP National Chairman, Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, on Thursday.
Ogun, who served under former Governor Ayodele Fayose, is also the Secretary of the party in Ekiti State.
The former commissioner was reportedly nominated by party stakeholders to run with Bisi Kolawole, the governorship candidate of the party, who has the backing of Fayose, former governor of the state.
Ogun, in her letter, maintained that her decision was not borne out of grudge, adding that despite the decision to reject the nomination, she remains supportive of the party.
“This is to formally inform you that I am not unaware of my nomination by Ekiti stakeholders for the position of the Deputy Governorship Candidate in the June 18 2022 gubernatorial election.
“Notwithstanding their good intentions, I formally write to reject the nomination for personal reasons.
“However, I appreciate the uncommon recognition and I assure the party that no effort will be spared at ensuring our victory at the election,’’ she said.
Kolawole, a former chairman of the PDP in the state, was declared winner of the Ekiti PDP governorship primary held on January 26.