With the appointment of Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila as the Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured that due process will be followed for his replacement as member-elect for Surulere I Constituency in the 10th Assembly
Going by his appointment, Gbajabiamila will not be a member of the incoming 10th national assembly meaning the party’s ticket given to him will be transferred to someone else.
Speaking on his replacement on Sunday, the spokesperson for Lagos APC, Seye Oladejo, stated that the ticket belonged to the party and a new candidate would be recommended by the constituency before a decision would be taken.
“The constituency will be involved and have their say as normal in politics. We will have somebody more than capable of stepping into the big shoe of Hon Femi Gbajabiamila who has been able to make a mark as he has also done during his time in the lower chamber.
“Basically, the ticket belongs to the party, and the party will carry out what is necessary,” Oladejo said.
Gbajabiamila is expected to resume his position as the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, on June 14.
