INEC turns down withdrawal of a presidential candidate as the party endorsed President M.Buhari

the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has turned down the withdrawal request of the Presidential Candidate of ACPN, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili.

The Electoral Body explained that it was acting on the Electoral Act which stipulates that a candidate would only withdraw from the race no less that 45 days to the date of elections.

Mrs. Ezekwesili announced her withdrawal from the Presidential race earlier today. A move that has elicited mixed reactions from Nigerians with many questioning her motives for the action
The party said it has endorsed the candidacy of President Muhammadu Buhari.


Addressing newsmen at a media parley in Abuja, the leadership of the party, comprising the national, zonal and states executives, accused the former Minister of Finance of using the party’s platform and position to negotiate for appointment into the same juicy position.