BREAKING: Doyin Okupe Withdraws as Peter Obi’s Running Mate

Foremost businessman, Doyin Okupe has resigned his position as running mate to the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi.

Okupe, who is the Director-General, Peter Obi Campaign Organisation, announced his withdrawal via a tweet on his verified Twitter handle @doyinokupe.

He also noted that the party would announce a new running mate to Peter Obi in a short time.

“This afternoon I submitted my withdrawal letter from the position of the Vice Presidential candidate of the Labour Party to INEC. A replacement will be announced by d national chairman of d party shortly. I feel greatly blessed to have been part of the foundation of success 4 the LP,” Okupe tweeted.

DAILY REPORT recalls that Okupe was announced as a placeholder vice presidential candidate to enable the Labour Party beat the deadline set out by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.