Jare OLUKOTUN
Sen. Gbenga Bareehu Ashafa, the Senator representing Lagos East, has been cleared and set to run opposed in the All Progressive Congress (APC) primaries slated for Thursday.
In a statement signed by Mr Ayo Adio, the Director of Communications, Gbenga Ashafa Campaign Organisation, he stated that the senator’s camp received the screening results which is favourable to his principal with delight
“We received with great delight, the news of the screened senatorial candidates in Lagos State, as approved by the national working committee of the APC, which saw the very distinguished Senator Gbenga Ashafa emerge unopposed in the Lagos East senatorial constituency” the statement stated
“The APC has demonstrated it readiness to uphold its values and core principles that endeared it to a majority of Nigerians, by carefully screening the candidates that would be bearing their flags in the forthcoming general elections. The process was rigorous, thorough and professional, ensuring that only credible and capable candidates emerge.
“We are therefore excited that we have emerged from the process with ‘a clean bill of health ‘ in readiness for the upcoming senatorial election in Lagos East. Senator Ashafa’s commitment and loyal to the party and more so, his constituents, has never been in doubt, as evidenced by his stellar performance so far.
“Senator Gbenga Ashafa will be affirming his candidacy tomorrow (Thursday) across the various wards and local governments in Lagos East amidst his teeming supporters and constituents. It is clear that the people of Lagos East have sided with a leader that puts their interest above his and is committed to doing much more.
“We urge our supporters to remain vigilant and steadfast until the major elections in February. Much work is required and be rest assured as always, that together we can do more” the statement added
Meanwhile, Hon Osinowo has dispelled the information going round that the party has given some incumbent senators return tickets as well as the report that he was not cleared for the primaries by the screening committee of the party.
