Lagos Deputy Governor Surrenders on Senate Race

The deputy Governor of Lagos state Adejoke Orelope Adefulire has withdrawal from contesting the senatorial seat for lagos west senatorial zone stating her reason to be in the interest of the party.The statement reads: “This is of course a very difficult decision for me to make, but one that I made in the overall interest of my party and for the benefit of our growing internal democracy.
The statement signed by Tunde Abatan, Special Assistant (Media), to the Deputy governor said the reason for the withdrawal was for the overall interest of the party. The statement reads: “This is of course a very difficult decision for me to make, but one that I made in the overall interest of my party and for the benefit of our growing internal democracy. “I wish to thank the party, our apex leaders and our loyal, dedicated members in the state, particularly members of Lagos West Senatorial District on the support shown through their wise counsels, best wishes and words of encouragement during visits on political mission.” “In spite of my withdrawal from the Senatorial race, my commitment to Lagosians and the development of Lagos remains sacrosanct. “I promise to use the rest of my tenure as your Deputy Governor to continue to assist the Governor in providing good governance and continue to project our party and ensure its success at the forthcoming 2015 election.”