By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
The candidate of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), in the last governorship election in Ondo state, Hon. Olugbenga Edema, has distanced himself and the party from those who pledged support to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration.
Edema who made this clarification on Saturday, said the clarification becomes necessary following the purported visit of some 13 candidates of political parties who participated in the last Saturday election, pledging support and expressed their readiness to work with Aiyedatiwa.
He distanced the NNPP from the meeting saying NNPP was never part of the meeting at the Government House, and specifically stated that he did not attend the meeting, saying neither him nor the National Leadership of the NNPP sent any party representative.
According to the NNPP governorship candidate,m, “the party and I are already in court challenging the eligibility of APC to field candidates in the said election vide suit number FHC/AK/CS/103/2024, Olugbenga Edema & anor v. INEC & Ors.
“I want to make it clear that neither I nor anyone from the NNPP was part of the meeting where support for Governor Aiyedatiwa was pledged.
“The party has not endorsed the current administration, and any claims suggesting same should be disregarded.”
Edema urged the public and party members to discount the alleged participation of NNPP in the purported meeting and said: “Our commitment is to the principles of democracy and the welfare of the people of Ondo State. We are focused on our next line of action, which will reflect our values and vision for the state.”
Edema, however, stressed the need for political parties to be tenacious in their engagements rather than mere endorsements, stressing that NNPP remains committed to its ideals and will continue to advocate for the people.
Tribune