According to reports, Mr. Jude Ezenwafor, who was running for president of the Labour Party as a factional candidate, has decided to withdraw from the race. The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, which was led by Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, had issued an ultimatum to Ezenwafor, demanding that he withdraw from the competition. According to what DAILY POST has learned, he made the choice and then communicated it to the national leadership of his faction of the party via a letter. In the letter that was going around online, he said that the choice to withdraw was one that he had made for personal reasons and he pleaded with his followers to understand him. The following is an excerpt from the letter: "I now withdraw my candidacy for the upcoming Presidential Election in 2023." Following discussions with backers from throughout the country, I came to the conclusion that it was best for me to step down. "I deeply apologize for any inconvenience that my withdrawal may cause to our wonderful Party. I would want to express my gratitude to the leadership of our wonderful Party for providing me with the opportunity to serve Nigeria. This comes after the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, commonly known as MASSOB, issued an ultimatum to him. Both the Independent National Electoral Commission, generally known as INEC, and the Nigeria Labour Congress, better known as NLC, had already expelled Ezenwafor and his side from their organizations. Following this turn of events, former Anambra Governor and current Presidential candidate for the party Mr. Peter Obi is in a strong position to win the election. Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, the President-General of OYC, was contacted about the new development. In response, he stated that the letter of withdrawal was insufficient and emphasized that Ezenwafor should do a broadcast in order for us to be convinced. At any time, he is free to deny having written the letter.