The governorship candidate of the People Democratic Party in Lagos state. Mr Jimi Agbaje has dumped the party over what he describes as ‘an unresolved disagreement’ between him and the leadership of the party in the state.
This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos on Wednesday.
Agbaje revealed that it is necessary for him to leave the party he flew its flag twice after a series of allegations that arose after ‘our party lost the Governorship election in Lagos State’.
He said, ”I have tried to remain focused and ignored all the distractions coming from the leadership of the party. I am making the decision after due consultation with my supporters and loved ones for the sake of peace.
Mr Agbaje, however, did not give details whether he will join another party.
The former Chairman of the people Democratic Party in Lagos State, Chief Tunji Shelle, has accused Agbaje of responsible for party poor performance in just concluded Governorship election in Lagos State.
In the meantime, the former Minister of Aviation, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode has expressed unhappiness over the wave at which PDP heavyweights are leaving the party.
In his tweet early hour on Wednesday, the party chieftain highlighted those who have jumped the ship into the APC.
“First it was Musiliu Obanikoro, then Iyiola Omisore, then Gbenga Daniel and now Jimi Agbaje. All my closest friends and brothers are abandoning ship and leaving @OfficialPDPNig! Ouch! 😞😪😓😭😢
