Ekiti 2022: Former governor, Segun Oni quits PDP

The build up to June 18 gubernatorial election in Ekiti, on Saturday, assumed further dimension as former Governor Segun Oni, announced his withdrawal from the leading opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP), in Ekiti.

Spokesman for Segun Oni Movement, Adebayo Jackson, confirmed the development to reporters in Ado-Ekiti, saying his resignation is with immediate effect.

Mr Jackson said the decision by Mr Oni and his entire political structure to leave PDP, was taken at a meeting, held at Oni's residence in Ifaki-Ekiti, Ido/Osi Local Government Area of the State, earlier in the day.

The News Agency of Nigeria ...