How I Was Chased Out Of Senate Race – First Lady

The Ondo State First Lady, Mrs Betty Akeredolu has opened up on why she withdrew from the All Progressives Congress, APC Owerri East Senate primaries, alleging among others, harassment, intimidation and bias used to force her out of the race.

In a statement made available to GWGNG, the Owerri born first lady of Ondo State said her decision to withdraw from the Senate race would not end her relationship with the people of the constituency.

She said:

Notice of Withdrawal from Senatorial Race

I wish to declare my decision to withdraw from the Senatorial Primaries of Imo East Senatorial zone. This  decision  has become necessary following brazen irregularities, use of force and intimidation meted on my person and supporters.

I have received reliable information that arrangements have been concluded by some high authorities within the party to scheme the whole process in favour of a particular candidate. Delegates are being harrasesd and intimidated to comply with this directive.

I believe in free and fair elections, equity and level playing ground. The circumstances that have shrouded events preceding this primaries have proven to be far from these ideals which I hold so dearly.

It is expedient therefore for me to withdraw from this race which I believe is also in the interest of the party in  the state.

I must, at this juncture, appreciate Ada Owere team, all my friends and supporters who stood by me during this period. Special thanks to the delegates who believed in me but were denied the opportunity to express their support.

 I sincerely apologize to all those who will be disappointed by this decision. Rest assured that your belief in me is greatly appreciated.

Noting her determination to sustain her fellowship with the people despite the setback in the Senate race, the Ondo First Lady said:

Finally, let me affirm that I will continue to serve the good people of Imo East Senatorial zone and Imo state at large, contributing my quota to development and a fair and just society. Politics should not be a do or die affair. I had earlier stated that  if I did not emerge as the standard bearer in a free and fair primary, I would throw my weight behind any of my brothers who emerged.

 All I asked for was a level playing ground where delegates would be allowed to express themselves without fear and intimidation. I sincerely hope that one day, we will get it right.

Thank you

Her Excellency Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu (Ada Owere)

First Lady of Ondo State

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