Lagos Labour Party Chairman Explains Reason For Resigning Weeks To Election

Apart from bagging a National Appointment from the party, the Chairman of Labour Party in Lagos, Kayode Salako has disclosed the main reason for stepping down at a time his service is most needed in the party.

Mr. Salako announced his resignation on Tuesday and handed over the party structure in the state to Mrs Dayo Ekong who is the new chairman.

The former chairman was said to have been appointed as Special Adviser on Lagos Affairs and Liaison operations to the National Chairman of the Party, Comrade Julius Abure.

While giving his handover speech at the party headquarters in Lagos, Salako gave reason for stepping down which is more than the elevated appointment he just got.

According to him, he cannot continue to run the affairs of the party because he is one of the contestants.

“I can’t be a mole in a political party i am contesting. I am so grateful that Labour Party made me not APC for the many many years I was with them.

“When I wanted to go, Labour Party said I can’t go and they elevated me. I am a sincere human being. I don’t deceive and I don’t cheat.

“It is where I am going that I am going. I came to the party to look for how it can be better for me.

“I cannot continue to run the affairs of the party because I am also one of the contestants. I have to hand over. This is the structure we have built for months. The greatest asset any politician can have is the structure.” He said.

While describing the new chairman, Kayode said she gave them an office when the party had none despite incessant harassment from the opposition party.

“When we did not have an office, the woman gave us an office we have on Allen Avenue. I will continue to appreciate her every day. She gave the place to us free of charge.

“She has been receiving harassment from Lagos State officials everyday to the extent that she had to lock up her business office. She has given her all for Labour Party.” Kayode stated.

Speaking also, The New Chairman assured party members of an all-inclusive administration, she them to support one another for the set goals of winning at the state level and also at the Federal level.

She, therefore, expressed optimism of victory, while she beseeched everyone to sheath their swords and speak with one voice.

Ekong acknowledged that the position is a huge responsibility but assured on discharging her duties within the laws of the constitution.

“I want to assure you that the tenure will be an inclusive one and nobody will be sidelined. Let us all sit and drop our swords.

“Let us support each other so that we can achieve the set goals and end the political slavery in lagos state.

“I know that together we will in the name of jesus. Victory is sure if we all come together in love and unity. Nobody will be left out be it the support group or TUC. To make impact, you need to be able to bring everyone together. I appeal to everyone that we work together.” She said.