Ondo 2024: Why I Withdrew Suit Against Aiyedatiwa – Jimoh Ibrahim

The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Jimoh Ibrahim has withdrawn a lawsuit filed to seek nullification of the primary election that produced Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

Osun Defender recalls that Aiyedatiwa had on April 20, 2014, emerged as the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for the forthcoming election in Ondo State.

The situation didn’t go well with the senator which made him approach a Federal High Court in Abuja, citing irregularities.

However, in a statement on Tuesday, Senator Ibrahim disclosed that his decision was a result of a personal intervention by President Bola Tinubu who reached out to him and had a productive meeting.

He explained that Tinubu assured him of his commitment to enhancing internal democracy within their party.

READ: ‘You Did Not Fare Better’, APC Attacks Obasanjo For Criticising Tinubu’s Reforms

He said, “The suit is now withdrawn due to the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. The President called me and had a meeting with me.

“He assured me that he would as the leader of the party improve on internal democracy within our party, and I would 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.”