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Reports from Lokoja,the Kogi state capital have it that the duo of the deputy Governor of the state,Edward Onoja and the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mohammed Asuku have withdrawn from the gubernatorial contest tomorrow as their principal,Alhaji Yahaya Bello has picked former Auditor General of the state, Alhaji Usman Ododo as his candidate
It was revealed that the Governor at a critical stakeholders meeting at the party secretariat in Lokoja announced his preference for Ododo .
The duo of Onoja and Asuku made public their withdrawal on the pages of their Facebook. Onoja,who was naturally being touted as the successor to Yahaya Bello,via a message on his Facebook announced his withdrawal "To God be the glory for my life and divine health. My appreciation to my Leader,HE Alhaji Yahaya Bello and all my supporters for your love and prayers. Let love,patience and perseverance lead. I am forever grateful" .
The chief of staff ,who is seen as a close ally Of the governor equally posted " alhamdulilah! Alhamdulilah!! Alhamdulilah. All praises and adoration are due to the most high God ,the greater of the entire universe and sustainer of same,who have save guarded my life and that of my immediate family and well wishes to witness this moment in my life. I sincerely appreciate His Excellency ,my benefactor,for all that Allah have been using him to do in my life. As such ,I hereby submit myself publicly to the decision taken today and I will forever remain loyal and dedicated to the decision of my party as I enjoin all my well wishes to work with us for our great party, APC to become victorious in the November 11th election "
An unconfirmed report also disclosed that about four other aspirants billed to participate in the gubernatorial primary election tomorrow have thrown in their towels in reverence to the governor,who is the leader of the party
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