Chief John Odigie Oyegun, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced his withdrawal from chairmanship race of the party.
Mr Oyegun informed Journalists of his decision on Friday in Abuja at an media parley.
Chief Oyegun explained that his intention not to contest for a second tenure was in the interest of the party.
Adding that contesting for a second tenure may throw up contentious issues in the party, says such would not augur well for the party in 2019.
He, however, admitted that the party is faced with difficult challenges ahead of the general elections.
With the withdrawal of Mr Oyegun from the APC chairmanship race, former governor of Edo State Adams Oshiomhole remains the only candidate for the office.
