The former chairperson stepped down after he was named the leader of the party at the state level six months ago.
The Labour Party has appointed Dayo Ekong as its chairperson in Lagos State following the resignation of Kayode Salako from the position.
The former chairperson on Wednesday told ChannelsTV that he stepped down so as to contest the seat of the Oshodi-Isolo Constituency 1 to the House of Representatives.He has also assumed the position of Special Adviser on Lagos Affairs and Liaison operations to the National Chairman of the party,“I willingly handed over the running of the affairs of the party to Mrs Dayo Ekong because I wanted to contest an election.
“Let us support each other so that we can achieve the set goal and end the political slavery in Lagos state. The Labour Party isamong the 18 parties that will contest in the state’s governorship and presidential seats in the 25 February elections.
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