Pat Utomi, a professor of political economy and co-convener of the National Consultative Front (NCFront), has stepped down his presidential ambition for Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra.
Utomi announced the decision on Monday during the national convention of the Labour Party (LP).
The national convention is taking place in Asaba, Delta state.
Utomi and Obi are the two leading presidential hopefuls of the LP.
