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Africa Press-Nigeria:<\/p>\n

Kenneth Imasuagbon, one of the main challengers of Governor Godwin Obaseki in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP primary election, has stepped down, according to Channel Television.<\/p>\n

Imasuagbon stepped down for Governor Obaseki ahead of the primary election on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Recall that Imasuagbon, had yesterday debunked rumours of stepping down for Governor Obaseki.<\/p>\n

He had said that contrary to reports, that he did not step down for any other aspirant vowing to challenge the party up to the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n

However, the deputy Governor of the State Philip Shuaibu had expressed optimism that Imasuagbon will step down and support Obaseki who he (Shuaibu) believes stands a better chance of winning the election.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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