Lagos PDP berate plot to impose Tinubu's daughter as new market leader

The Lagos State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has warned former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu, to rescind his decision to impose his young daughter, Shade Tinubu-Ojo, as the new leader of the state’s marketwomen.

In a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary Taofik Gani, the Lagos PDP said that “the much-touted democrat should allow the simple tenets of democracy to prevail in the selection of a new leader for the market women, more so as there is no cogent evidence that his nominee and daughter is a full-time market woman.”

Ex-governor Tinubu had announced his decision during the 8th day fidau prayer for Abibatu Mogaji, his foster mother and former leader of Market Women in Lagos.

The statement said that Tinubu plans to confirm this choice to market leaders at a meeting he has summoned to hold on Tuesday at his residence.

“This new development portends great danger for our democracy and indeed Lagos’ integrity. We are thus calling on the State Governor, Raji Fashola, not to sit on the fence at this auspicious time.

“Fashola must rise up and be counted now. He must exhibit control in governance especially when Tinubu’s interest conflicts with the public interest. He must see to it that the process leading to the emergence of market leader and any other leadership in the state is transparent, liberal and credible.

“Politics must not be overplayed to erode human decency and respect for due process. Any act that would break down the assumed peace in the state must indeed be avoided,” concluded the statement