A former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Jimi Lawal, has reneged on his support for Governor Dapo Abiodun’s second term bid, sources familiar with the matter told Peoples Gazette.

He declared support for Biyi Otegbeye of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Thursday and urged his supporters to vote for Mr Otegbeye in a meeting held at The Ijebu-Ode Club.

Mr Otegbeye is backed by immediately past governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, who has vowed to oust his successor, Dapo Abiodun, from office.

At the meeting, Mr Lawal directed hundreds of his supporters across Ogun East “and those that believe in him to vote for ADC in this coming Saturday election.”

Mr Lawal’s support for ADC comes a few days after he openly endorsed Mr Abiodun for a second term. There were reports that the endorsement was procured for up to $1 million. The governor and Mr Lawan could not be reached for comments on the allegation.

But on Thursday, Mr Lawal said he withdrew his support from Mr Abiodun because his administration is corrupt, retrogressive and cared less about workers’ welfare.

“He made mention how this present government of Dapo Abiodun has set the state backward. Including his ill treatment of teachers, local governments workers and state civil servants. Also the depletion on IGR is due to high corruption in his administration,” one source at the meeting said.