Alhaji Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party’s (SDP) nominee for governor of Kogi State, has denied rumors that he is withdrawing from the contest.

Ajaka’s denial follows the alleged withdrawal letter that started making the rounds online on November 3, 2023.

Isaiah Davies Ijele, the Director General of the New Media MuriSam Campaign Council, addressed the letter as untrue and unfounded in a statement he signed.

The fake letter of withdrawal began circulating online on November 3, 2023. The letter claimed that Ajaka had withdrawn from the race and endorsed the APC candidate, Yahaya Bello.

“The letter was purportedly signed by Ijele and Unekwu, which are lies from the pit of hell,” part of the letter reads.