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Ogun 2023: I am not withdrawing from guber race, APM candidate writes INEC

Analysts say Mr Jolaoluwa would be prevailed upon to step down for Mr Amosun's new candidate, presumed to be Biyi Otegbeye, an Ogun West indigene.

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