Ogun lawyer steps down, supports APC consensus candidate
Ademola Okeowo, a lawyer and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, has withdrawn his ambition to represent Ijebu North Constituency I in the Ogun State House of Assembly. He announced his decision at the APC secretariat in Ijebu Igbo, stating his support for the party’s consensus candidate, Olatunbosun Ipaye. Okeowo emphasized that his choice was made to preserve party unity and after consultations with party leaders and stakeholders. He urged his supporters to work for the success of the party in the upcoming general election.
Key takeaways
- Ademola Okeowo stepped down from his assembly ambition in support of the APC consensus candidate, Olatunbosun Ipaye.
- He cited service, integrity, and party unity as reasons for his decision.
- Okeowo called on his supporters to back the party’s candidate and ensure victory in the general election.
- The APC Vice Chairman in Ijebu North, Alhaji Adesegun Adenola, praised Okeowo for aligning with the party’s position.
- Out of four remaining aspirants, two have stepped down, leaving one other who may also support the consensus before the primary.
