The Vice President and candidate of All Progressives Congress, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has denied the rumour milling around that he had stepped down in favour of another candidate ahead of the Tuesday 7th presidential primary election.
This was made known by his campaign Council Chairman Richard Akinola and made available to newsmen on Sunday.
According to him, the people giving this false information are ‘’afraid of the big political support base of the VP, Professor Yemi Osinbajo.’’
He further said that Osinbajo is not considering stepping down for anyone, alleging that the VP is prepared for the primary election and that he is cock-sure of victory.
In addition, the Council extended a warm welcome to all the delegates who are coming to Abuja for the A[PC primary election scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.
The statement read in part,’’ welcomes our distinguished delegates from across the country to Abuja for our presidential primaries.
‘’As you settle down in Abuja, we implore you to kindly disregard various fake news making rounds that Professor Yemi Osinbajo has stepped down.’’