Durotoye is ANN presidential candidate

The  Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recognised

Mr. Fela Durotoye as the presidential candidate of the Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN).

He will contest for the presidency along with other 78 other candidates during the poll scheduled for February, next year. of other political parties registered for the 2019 General Elec

According to the statement from the party, the controversy over the choice of flag bearer has ended.

It dsaid: “This announcement officially ends all doubts about the position of Mr. Fela Durotoye as our Presidential candidate against the numerous propagandas and allegations invented by the enemies of this great party.

“After our successful presidential primary that held on September 29,  Mr. Fela Durotoye had emerged the party’s candidate with 240 votes.”

According to the party,erring members of the National Working Committee (NWC) have been suspended.

It urged Dr. Jay  Samuels, the former Interim Chairman, to stop parading himself as the chairman of the party.

It added: “Alliance for New Nigeria remains resolute in being the difference amongst all political parties and will continue to uphold her values of Transparency, Integrity, and Excellence in order to birth a New Nigeria that provides opportunities for all Nigeria.”