A House of Representatives aspirant for Ibadan South-West and North-West federal constituency, under the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Abayomi Fagbenro known as Bibire has given reasons for stepping down for the incumbent lawmaker, Honourable Stanley Odidiomo.
Bibire in a press release signed by him said that he decided to step down for Odidiomo based on the intervention of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, and also in the interest of the party.
“Let me start by appreciating the number one citizen of Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde for his sterling and committed leadership in Oyo State, and all our leaders in PDP Oyo State. I will also want to sincerely appreciate all my followers in the State (Bibire family) who have demonstrated their undying loyalty and support towards my ambition as an aspirant for the Federal House of Representatives in the Ibadan Northwest/ Southwest constituency in the last few weeks.”
He added: “Having said that, I must clarify some burning issues. It goes without saying that without events, there will be no account of history. So far, we have fought for the right course. Be that as it may, we should know that God reigns supreme and He has His ways of doing things. As a man of strong faith, I submit wholeheartedly to His will. Let me also use this opportunity to clear the air over some misinformation and falsehood flying around, especially on the contentious consensus issue for the candidate for the House of Representative Ibadan Northwest/Southwest constituency, and how I went ahead to submit my nomination form in Abuja as part of preparations for the conduct of the Party Primary.”
Speaking further, Bibire added that his actions were necessitated by his displeasure with the process leading to the selection of the consensus candidate and that the Governor has waded into the lingering issue.
“Being the leader of the party in the State, he has the final verdict. My ambition has always been geared towards contributing my very best to the lives and well-being of people in Oyo State. So, it has never been and will never be about “me” or personal gains. At this juncture, I will like to add that I have met with our governor, along with some of my people (Bibire-family) and the matter has been resolved amicably and I remain resolute as party loyalist by stepping down for Hon Stanley Olajide as PDP consensus candidate for Federal House representative Ibadan Northwest/Southwest constituency. I want to believe there is always another chance and the interest of the party matters.”
“You may recall that I mentioned it during my declaration in joining PDP last year that coming to PDP is to support the good work of our amiable governor (Engr. Seyi Makinde). To this, I am still fully committed.
I am not the type that is over-ambitious or desperate.”
Therefore, the commitment, doggedness, and steadfastness of the entire Bibire family remain unwavering. We are loyal to our great party, PDP. We believe our interest to contribute should not override or jeopardize the party. We shall continue to strive harder to protect the interest of our great party and governor Seyi Makinde come 2023.
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