The Labour Party gubernatorial candidate in Kaduna state, Hon. Jonathan Asake, has dismissed rumours that he has stepped down for another candidate, noting that it is still in the race and ready to win.
Addressing journalists in Kaduna on Monday, Asake said LP has not stepped down and will not back out for any candidate, adding that the party is in an ongoing discussion with the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) for an alliance but the discussion has not been concluded.
“It’s viral news that I as the Labour Party gubernatorial candidate for Kaduna state has stepped down for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, that the Labour Party is in alliance with the PDP in the state for the purpose of the upcoming election. Disregard any rumour that the Labour Party has stepped down. It’s not true, it’s complete lies fabricated to undermine the Labour Party and my candidature by the PDP. There is no such time that I or Labour Party met with anyone for the purpose of stepping down or alliance.
“We are capable and we would win the election by the grace of God. The Labour Party and all it’s organs in Kaduna state from the state level to local governments, to the wards, to the polling units we are fully prepared for the March 11th election that would bring up governor and member of the state house of assembly. I as the gubernatorial candidate I’m also prepared. We have campaigned and consulted we have gone through the 23 local governments of the state and 225 wards of the state and our teeming supporters are waiting to vote us in.
“The presidential and National Assembly elections that were characterised by lots of irregularities we have taken steps to protect our votes and ensure that the irregularities is not repeated. We will win the election and come up with leadership that is responsible, humane, emphatic, put the people first, look into the challenge of insecurity that has put it’s fist in our faces, youth and women empowerment because the youth is the backbone of our movement.
“We are only discussing with NNPP on forming an alliance, not stepping down, but coming together to pool our resources together and make our supporters work together to defeat the other parties,” Asake said.
