A few hours to the commencement of the primary of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, two more aspirants have stepped down from the race to support Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.

The aspirants who stepped down are Mr Jimi Odimayo and Mr Nathaniel Adojutelegan.

The media aide of Odimayo , Mr Yemi Akintimide confirmed this to our correspondent.

Akintimide said, ” Jimi Odimayo has stepped down from the race. His stepping down is to support Akeredolu, and to obey party supremacy.”

The number of aspirants has now reduced to eight.

Details soon