“You’re A Liability”, Iwo Accord Tells Defecting Lawmaker
- Confirms Denial Of Return Ticket Reason For HoA Member Move To APC
The leadership of the Accord Party in Iwo Local Government has described the lawmaker representing the constituency in the state House of Assembly, , who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) today, as a liability and an embarrassment to the party.
A statement signed by Mr. Alidu Adeoye, General Chairman, the Accord, Iwo, a copy obtained by OSUN DEFENDER, said the lawmaker, while in the Accord Party, constituted a serious nuisance and disappointment to his constituents from 2022 to date, noting that the party had refrained from acting against the lawmaker because of the intervention of some elders.
“When he was invited to the Government House a few days ago, we knew he wouldn’t stay any longer because his request for a second term ticket is a direct violation of the zoning formula operating within the Iwo state constituency,” Adeoye said.
The statement noted that aside from the lawmaker’s abysmal performance, Accord cannot violate the zoning formula which confirmed that Isale Oba is the next region to produce a state lawmaker.
“The defector was a beneficiary of the zoning formula which he was struggling to upturn as he was handed the ticket in 2022 to contest because it was not the turn of the contestant who won the primary.
“We apologise to the state leadership of the party and our dear governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke for fielding and sustaining such a failed politician in the first place. We assure that Iwo Accord will never support such mediocrity again and we will deepen the hold of the Accord among Iwo people.
“The exit of Hon Rabiu is a good development for the Iwo Accord. The shame has been removed from us and we promise Iwo people that we will present a credible candidate who will make Iwo people proud at the State Assembly.
“Iwo people remain committed and passionate in their support for the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Our people appreciate the governor for what he has done so far and what he will still do for our people”, the statement noted.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
