A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected his appointment into the party’s campaign council for the Edo governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024
In a statement on Saturday, a former deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Pally Iriase, declined the party’s nomination into membership of the National Campaign Council of the APC released on Wednesday.
Iriase’s name had appeared as a member of the Campaign Council but rejected the appointment.
“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 Progressives 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,” he stated.
