Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, a prominent aspirant for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Edo State, has made the difficult decision to withdraw from the race following the devastating loss of his 23-year-old son, Osazuwa Agbonayinma, who was fatally shot in Houston, Texas, USA.<\/p>\n
Agbonayinma, deeply shaken by the tragic death of his son, announced his withdrawal from the political arena, citing the need for time to grieve and heal from this profound loss. His decision to suspend his political activities underscores the profound impact of the tragedy on him and his family.<\/p>\n
Despite stepping back from the governorship race, Agbonayinma expressed his gratitude to his supporters and urged them to rally behind the eventual APC flagbearer in the primary election. He emphasized the importance of unity within the party and called for a free, fair, and credible primary process that reflects the will of the people.<\/p>\n
With heartfelt sincerity, Agbonayinma conveyed his hope that the APC would emerge stronger from the primary elections, equipped with a candidate capable of leading Edo State towards prosperity and progress.<\/p>\n
As Agbonayinma takes time to mourn the untimely loss of his son, 11 other aspirants remain in contention for the APC governorship ticket in Edo State.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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