2023: I’m Still In The House of Reps’ Race – Olateju Counters Rumors
2023: I’m Still In The House of Reps’ Race – Olateju Counters Rumors.
A leading Member, House of Representatives Hopeful from Ifelodun, Offa and Oyun Federal Constituency, in kwara State, Comrade Ishola Olateju has denied rumors of stepping down from the race, as it is being rumoured on social media.
Reacting to the rumour by the Federal Lawmaker Hopeful, Olateju’s media team, in a statement issued, on Saturday, the media team described the rumour as a mere political propaganda from desperate opponents.
In the statement, Olateju accused his opponents whom he said are afraid of his rising popularity for spreading what he termed as ungodly rumour to attract undue advantage.
The statement reads in part, “I have been inundated with calls and messages from my supporters across the country and beyond, demanding explanation on the rumours that I have stepped down. Let me assure our supporters across my federal constituency and our friends both in Nigeria and diaspora that, we are in the race to win and nothing can stop us from rewriting the story of our federal Constituency”, Olateju reiterated.
“For the umpteenth time, and for the purpose of clarity, I am in the race, I have not stepped down and I will not step down,” he affirmed.
“The general public, members of our party and most importantly the electorates that are yearning for a permanent change should disregard the rumour and keep praying for us as we match to victory in few days”.