Alhaji Tawfiq Akinwale, the Labour Party governorship candidate in Oyo state has promised to not step down for Governor Seyi Makinde following the endorsement of the governor by the party ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.
Recall that the Labour Party in Oyo State had previously adopted Governor Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party as its candidate for the March 11 governorship election.
However, the LP chairman, Mr. Sadiq Atayese, during a press conference remarked that the state’s Working Committee of the party believed in the emergence of Makinde, a ‘candidate with character, competence and capacity’ for the best interest of the citizens.
But he had also called on the electorate to vote for LP candidates in the state assembly elections, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.
Meanwhile, Akinwale on Sunday, March 5 said it was surprising to hear the news, adding that he would not betray his supporters for any reason and relinquish his candidature.
He had said:
“It is in your best interest, Sodiq Atayese, not to attempt to sell out the Labour Party in Oyo State.”
“No individual no matter his/ her status within and outside the Labour Party will be able to short-change us and the will of the masses.”
