Date: 2018-10-06

One of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants in Kwara State, Mohammed Dele Belgore, has stepped down.

Belgore, who was the governorship candidate of the rested Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Kwara State said he took the decision in the collective interest.

In his statement, Belgore said: "I hereby announce that I am stepping down for my brother Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazak and urge all my supporters to back his aspiration.

"I take this decision in the larger interest of our people, the unity of our party and to enable us move forward towards the change we all desire.

"I thank all members of my family, our supporters and the people of Kwara State for their overwhelming support since we entered the race. I can't thank them enough!"