SDLP councillor Gerry Diver is to replace Pat Ramsey as the new MLA for Foyle.
Mr Ramsey is stepping down at the end of this month on health grounds.
Gerry Diver, a former mayor of Derry, was due to face party colleague Martin O’Reilly in a two horse race.
But Mr O’Reilly, who himself is a former mayor of the city, has now pulled out.
It means he will formally be announced next Tuesday night, December 22, at the Maldron Hotel.
He will contest the Foyle constituency along with party leader Colum Eastwood and Environment minister Mark H Durkan at next May’s Assembly elections.
Mr Diver is currently the leader of the SDLP on Derry and Strabane District Council.
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