By Damilare Adeleye
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, who is representing Ondo South District in the National Assembly, has announced the withdrawal of a suit he filed seeking to void the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election that produced Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the candidate of the party for the November election.
In a letter released on Tuesday, Senator Ibrahim noted that his withdrawal was sequel to a presidential directive and intervention.
He said, “The suit is now withdrawn due to the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR.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’m 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 is concise with the first anniversary of Mr. President’s incredible performance in office, and this is my gift of the “cake” of the first anniversary! Thank you all for your support.”