Ezekwesili Denies Dropping Presidential Race for Ministerial Post

Nigeria's Obiageli Ezekwesili, former presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, has dismissed allegations that her ambition was a scheme to negotiate a ministerial position. She said it was a desperate attempt by politicians to slander her integrity and good track record in the country. Ezekwesili has appealed for forgiveness for withdrawing from the contest.

Oby Ezekwesili.

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