JUST IN: Blow For LP, GRV As Running Mate Dumps Party, Reveals Next Move

The deputy gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 Lagos governorship election, Islamiyat Oyefusi, has announced her departure from the party.

In a letter titled “Re: Resignation of membership from Labour Party,” addressed to her ward chairman, Oyefusi expressed her gratitude to Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour for the opportunity to serve as his running mate. However, she stated that she could no longer align with the current values of the Labour Party and felt it was time to move forward.

The letter stated, “This letter is to hereby officially notify you of my resignation from the Labour Party. It has been a very interesting 10 months of my political career. I give thanks and glory to Almighty God for seeing me through in good health and with His mercy.”

Oyefusi continued, “My thanks to Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour for the political window as your deputy. At this juncture, I can no longer see myself aligning with the current values of the Labour Party or as a member of the Labour Party, and the time has come for me to move forward.”

She expressed gratitude to her team, supporters, the ObiDatti family, and the NCF for their unwavering support during the 2023 electioneering period. Oyefusi acknowledged their hard work and achievements, expressing pride in their collective efforts.

“I look forward to working with you all in the future towards achieving our dreams of freeing Lagos from one party politics, creating a Lagos that works for everyone, and a better/new Nigeria. Thank you all and God bless you all,” she concluded.