A 2019 Lagos East Senatorial Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Princess Abiodun Oyefusi has withdrawn her membership of the party.
The daughter of the late Ayanburen of Ikorodu expressed sadness over her decision as she tendered her resignation letter.
She explained that her decision is premised on the part the Lagos State chapter of the PDP currently tows.
Oyefusi added that she has continuously struggled with the turn of events since the conduct of the primary elections and could not reconcile it with her principles, ethos and political beliefs.
She added that the current situation is not the best for Lagos State.
The Politician said it became necessary for her to step aside from the party to avoid compromise.
Princess Abiodun expressed gratitude and appreciations to all the great leaders and peers in Lagos and PDP generally, and to the national and other states leaders past and present that she considers herself privileged to have met and worked with.
She also extended gratitude to her teeming supporters for years of continued loyalty.
Her statement: “It is with an heavy heart and deep sadness that I write to resign my membership of the party from the Lagos State chapter.
“Unfortunately, the current part towed by the Lagos chapter of the party is one which I have continuously struggled with since the conduct elections and cannot seem to reconcile with my principles and ethos, as well as political beliefs as the best for my dear state, Lagos.
“It is therefore, necessary for me at this point to step aside from the party to avoid the compromise of my political ethos of party supremacy.
“I want to express my sincere gratitude and appreciations to all my great leaders and peers in Lagos and PDP generally, and to the national and other states leaders past and present that have been opportuned to meet and work with.
“To my teeming supporters, I say thank you very much for your years of and continued loyalty.” She said
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