The Labour Party in Lagos says it is set to win the Surulere Federal Constituency (1) seat left vacant by former House of Representative speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila.
Politics Nigeria recalls that Gbajabiiamila was appointed by President Bola Tinubu as his chief of staff weeks after winning the Surulere Federal Constituency (1) election.
Labour Party chairman in Lagos, Dayo Ekong, during a press briefing on Friday, stated that the party through justice and fairness, will organise a credible primary to produce a candidate capable of winning the election scheduled for August 19.
Ekong also warned aspirants for the seat against patronising illegal factions for the purchase of expression of interest and nomination forms.
“I want to sound a note of warning because we know some people are parading themselves as Labour Party executive, there is only one Lagos Labour Party State Working Committee,” Ekong said.
“If any aspirant fall prey and purchase form from these illegal groups, he or she does it at his or her own peril. Be warned, don’t fall victim of their antics.”
The chairman noted that the party leadership was aware of infiltration from opposition parties to destabilise the party.
“We are not going to give them that opportunity to destroy Labour Party. Enough is enough, it is not going to be business as usual. We stand by good leadership and integrity. We are people’s voices,” Ekong said.
“If there are issues to be resolved, we will resolve them but there is hierarchy to ensure orderliness. Members should realise the party is supreme and we should not work against the party.
“Everything we are doing should align with what the party represents. Our interest should be what the party represents.”
