Jimoh Ibrahim also confirmed that Aiyedatiwa visited his Asokoro residence for several hours after a previous visit to his hotel room in Akure
By Kehinde Okeowo
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has disclosed that he has withdrawn a suit he instituted against his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Ondo Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
He made this known on Tuesday via a statement titled, ‘Presidential intervention and notice of withdrawal suit No. FHC /ABJ/ CS/588/2024’.
His decision comes after he had earlier approached a Federal High Court in Abuja to challenge the outcome of the gubernatorial primary election of the APC in Ondo State.
In the suit, he claimed there was no voting in his senatorial district and a larger part of the state.
However, briefing journalists on Tuesday, the senator representing Ondo South senatorial district said he withdrew the suit in deference to President Bola Tinubu, who waded in the issue.
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He also confirmed that Governor Aiyedatiwa visited his Asokoro residence for several hours after a previous visit to his hotel room in Akure.
Speaking about his decision, Ibrahim said: “The suit is now withdrawn due to the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR.
“The President called me, had a meeting with me, and assured me that he will as the leader of the party improve on internal democracy within our party, and I will need to withdraw the case to enable him to chart a way forward.
“The Governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, earlier visited my Asokoro residence for several hours after another unsuccessful visit to my hotel room in Akure.
“I cannot disobey the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria because the issue I am fighting for is not personal.
“It is simply to improve internal democracy to which the President has promised improvement. My respect for the President is absolute!
“Let me use this opportunity to thank Mr. President for the words of wisdom and encouragement during my meeting with him which lasted over one hour and his various interactions with me on the telephone during which he emphasized his commitment to internal democracy over and over again. Thank you, Mr. President.
“The withdrawal of this legendary suit coincides with the first anniversary of Mr. President’s incredible performance in office, and this is my gift of the ‘cake’ of the first anniversary!”
