APC Primaries: Akeredolu’s Wife Schemed Out, Forced To Withdraw From Imo Senatorial Race

Mrs Betty Akeredolu, an indigene of Imo state and wife of Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has been edged out of the contest for Imo North Senatorial ticket of the All Progressive Congress to vie for 2023 election.

In a statement she personally issued, Mrs. Akeredolu said she withdrew from the race following brazen irregularities, use of force and intimidation meted on her person and supporters.

The statement reads, “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. She appreciated her team,  friends and supporters who stood by her during this period.

Mrs. Akeredolu also  thanked  delegates who believed in her but were denied the opportunity to express their support.

She apologized to all those who will be disappointed by this decision, stressing that “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”.