Ahead of Tuesday’s inauguration
of the National Assembly, front-line contender for the position of Deputy
Senate President, Senator Ajayi Boroffice, has withdrawn from the race.
In a statement signed by his
Press Secretary, Kayode Fakuyi, he stated that
“in deference to President Muhammadu Buhari”, Senator Borofice steps down for
another contender for the position.
It was gathered that the decision
was rectified last night at the caucus meeting of All Progressives Congress,
APC, Senators-elect.
A source however disclosed that
the third-term senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District stepped down
for Senator Ovie Omo-Agege from Delta State.
The press statement issued on
Monday read, “Some weeks ago, Distinguished Senator (Prof.) Robert Ajayi Boroffice,
OON declared intention, through letters addressed to Senators-elect, to seek
the office of Deputy Senate President. The intention to contest was anchored on
the deep conviction that with his excellent public service record, rich
legislative experience and personality, he has the best credentials for the
position.
“Consequently, he embarked on
extensive consultations with party leaders, senators-elect and political
groups. Indeed, everybody that was consulted agreed that he is eminently
qualified to seek the office of Deputy Senate President.
“Instructively, majority
Senators-elect have assured the senator of their support and the prospect of
victory is high.
“However, in deference to
President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator
Robert Ajayi Boroffice has decided to withdraw from the race.
“For the support and solidarity,
Senator Robert Ajayi Boroffice is grateful to Senators-elect. He is humbled by
the warm embrace and great display of camaraderie.
“We appreciate the people of Ondo
North senatorial district and our friends across the country for the prayers,
support and goodwill messages.
“For the far-reaching
endorsements, steadfastness and unflinching support, gratitude goes to all
concerned political groups across the country especially, the APC Young
Stakeholders group, the Women for Buhari and Osinbajo group, and the Ondo APC
Youth League,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, the stepping down of
Borofice has reduced the number of aspirants jostling for the Deputy Senate
President’s position.
Orji Uzor Kalu, Senator Kabiru
Gaya, Senator Francis Alimikhena and Ovie Omo-Agege have shown interest in
becoming the Deputy Senate President of the ninth Senate.
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