By Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
It was a deadly blow and a shocker for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo in the forthcoming Edo State governorship election as a former two term member of the House of Representatives representing Owan federal constituency, Hon Pally Iriase has declined his membership of the National Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) released on Wednesday.
Iriase’s name had appeared as a member of the Campaign Council but a statement released by the former Rep member late Friday, said he was not consulted before he was included in the team and that he has since announced his stepping aside from politics.
Truth Live News Media reports and quoted Vanguard newspaper to have said “My attention has been drawn to the fact that my name is included in the list of appointees into the National Campaign Council for the gubernatorial election in Edo State by the All Progressive Congress (APC).
“I appreciate the National Working Committee (NWC) for finding me worthy of the appointment.
“But, I hereby reject the appointment for the following reasons:
“I was never consulted.
“I have for several years stepped away from partisan politics and I do not intend to change my mind.
“I do not want my associates, friends, admirers, and family to see me as a hypocrite.
“While wishing them a successful campaign and a peaceful election, I strongly urge everyone to respect my desire to be excluded from partisan politics.”