Two days to the national convention of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Clement Ebri, an aspirant for the position of national chairmanship, has withdrawn from the race. He also endorsed the candidacy of Adams Oshiomhole for the position.
Ebri, former governor of Cross River State, in a press statement made available to The Niche, on Thursday, June 21, said “Following deep consultations with my family, friends, associates, party leaders and other stakeholders in the progress of our great party, I have reached the decision to withdraw my candidacy from the race for the national chairmanship of the APC.
“This decision has been taken in what I consider to be the overall interests of the party and my belief that all stakeholders must row in the same rancour-free direction as we approach general elections in a few months. My sincere gratitude goes to everyone who believed in me sufficiently to invest their time, energy and other resources in that process.
“I hope that, in recalling their tireless sacrifices during that period, they will not feel disappointed at the decision I’m announcing now but will rather feel inspired by it and gear up to the larger visions of service underlying it. I enjoin them, as faithful party loyalists to transfer the support they had hitherto reserved for my candidacy to our aspiration for peace in the party and endorse Mr. Adams Oshiomhole as national chairman of the APC,” he said.
Ebri urged his supporters to render all their support and encouragement to Oshiomhole as he and his team proceed to rebuild the party into a formidable, unified and inclusive organisation where every voice counts.
