- Honourable Ladi Adebutu has denied speculations that he is about to join the All Progressives Congress (APC)
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member has been linked to the ruling party severally
- He however put paid to the rumours by reiterating his unalloyed loyalty to his party
The House of Representatives member representing Ikenne/Shagamu/Remo north federal constituency, Honourable Ladi Adebutu, has denied speculations that he is about to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Adebutu, 55, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member, has been linked to the ruling party severally, as there are rumours that he plans to contest for the governorship position in 2019.
Honourable Adebutu is set to contest for the Ogun state governorship election in 2019. Photo credit: ladiadebutu.org.ng
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In a statement sent to NAIJ.com, Adubutu reiterated that he is a very committed party member and will always remain one.
He added that he will not at dump the party at this time, because of the solid pedigree he has in his constituency.
He expressed optimism that his ambition of becoming a governor of Ogun state will be realised under the PDP.
“PDP is my party and I will not leave it for whatever reason,” he enthused.
Meanwhile, the chairman, House of Representatives committee on youth development, Honourable Segun Adekola, has accused the federal government of relegating Nigerian youths to the background.
Honourable Adekola made the remarks when a delegation from Youth Initiative for Advocacy Growth and Advancement (YIAGA) paid him a courtesy visit on Wednesday, February 21, at the National Assembly.
He lamented that for the past three years, nothing tangible has been budget for youth development by the federal government.
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Wednesday, 28 February 2018