Why I dropped out of Ekiti PDP ticket as deputy governorship candidate – Funmi Ogun
Former Commissioner for Works in Ekiti State, Funmi Ogun, has given reasons for her decision to decline nomination as the deputy governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in the state.
Ogun had been nominated to fly the flag of the PDP alongside Governorship Candidate, Bisi Kolawole, in the June 18 governorship election in Ekiti.
She however wrote to the PDP National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, in a letter titled “Re: My nomination as deputy governorship candidate,” announcing her rejection of her nomination.
“This is to formally inform you that I am not unaware of my nomination by Ekiti stakeholders for the position of the deputy governorship candidate in the June 18, 2022 gubernatorial election.
She asked the party to approach Kolawole to nominate a new running mate.
“Notwithstanding their good intentions, I formally write to reject the nomination for personal reasons. However, I appreciate the uncommon recognition and assure the party that no effort will be spared at ensuring our victory at the election.
“The candidate can, therefore, be approached for a fresh nomination,” the letter dated February 24, read in parts.
Speaking with journalists on Thursday, Ogun confirmed writing the letter of rejection to the PDP national chairman.
She said she was declining the nomination because the party at the national level failed to act on her nomination.
“All the stakeholders in Ekiti PDP had endorsed me and forwarded my name to our national leadership, but they didn’t act on it. So, I have decided to reject my nomination for me not to be on a collision course or ruffle feathers with our national leaders.
“I have written this letter while awaiting the reaction of our leader, Ayo Fayose, and the national leaders. But this doesn’t suggest any trouble in Ekiti PDP.
“I want to confirm the authorship of the letter, but it was not meant to slight anybody. It did not mean that I had disagreement with our leader, former Governor Fayose, who is abroad at present,” Ogun told journalists in Ado Ekiti.
