Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (Ondo South) announced on Tuesday that he has withdrawn his lawsuit against the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
Ibrahim had challenged the APC gubernatorial primary election in Ondo State, claiming that no voting took place in his Senatorial district and much of the state.
Following his legal action, APC executives in Igbotako Ward II, Okitipupa local government area, suspended Ibrahim for alleged anti-party activities and insubordination.
At a Senate briefing, Ibrahim stated that he withdrew the suit in respect to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s intervention. His statement in Abuja was titled: “Presidential intervention and notice of withdrawal suit”
It said: “The suit is now withdrawn due to the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR.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 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.
“The withdrawal of this legendary suit coincides with the first anniversary of Mr. President’s incredible performance in office, and this is my gift of the ‘cake’ of the first anniversary!”
