I'm still in the presidential, not senatorial race, says Amosun

By Funmi Bewaji

Senator Ibikunle Amosun representing Ogun Central in the National Assembly, has denied reports in the social media on Sunday, that he has jettisoned his presidential ambition for senatorial race.

Amosun in a statement obtained by News Contact Online platform signed by Alhaji Bola Adeyemi, of the lawmaker’s media office faulted the news that he appeared before the senatorial  screening committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and had been cleared to contest for tbe Senate.

The former governor also denied aligning with another presidential aspirant.

“The two news stories are false.  They are instances of the brand of politics that responsible Nigerians abhor.

“For the avoidance of doubt, Senator Amosun procured only the forms for the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress(APC) and did not attend the screening exercise for Senatorial aspirants because he is not one.

“Also,Senator Amosun is in the race for the presidential ticket of the APC and has no plans to align with any politician in the race. 

“The false news stories should be dismissed,” read the statement.