Mr Yusuf urged Mr Garo to use his experience to support government efforts aimed at improving citizen welfare.
This follows the resignation of Aminu Gwarzo as deputy governor.
Mr Musa said, “To exercise the spirit of integrity and responsibility, I hereby formally withdraw from the contest for the APC governorship ticket.”
Mr Lawal called for a united front among top politicians in the state to tackle insecurity.
Governor Dauda Lawal has reiterated his call for more military effort to restore law and order and allow communities to return to their farms.
Mr Otti said the state government had approved the recruitment of 771 healthcare professionals.
The assembly observed a minute’s silence for late football figures.
According to him, Ebonyi state is a model for peaceful coexistence.
“I restate our endorsement of Mr President for re-election in the best interest of the South-West,” said the Osun governor.
She stressed that sustaining peace and unity is critical to the continued progress.
