Ekiti 2018: Ex-Ekiti deputy gov Lawal emerges labour party candidate

A former deputy governor of Ekiti State, Dr Sikiru Lawal, who recently resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been
adopted as the candidate of Labour Party (LP) for the July 14 governorship election in the state.

Dr Lawal, who served as the deputy to ex-Governor Segun Oni, was adopted through affirmation by members of t

A former deputy governor of Ekiti State, Dr Sikiru Lawal, who recently resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been
adopted as the candidate of Labour Party (LP) for the July 14 governorship election in the state.

the party, who-who said: “he is an accomplished bureaucrat and politician who can deliver Ekiti from the pangs of poverty.”

Speaking after his adoption, Lawal thanked the party and lamented that politics in Nigeria had become that of the highest bidder.

He, however, held that “money will fail both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the coming election.”

According to him, “Ekiti is predominantly a civil service state where it is the workers that sustain the economy.”

He said “this is the first time the electorate will have the opportunity to elect retired civil servant and that such window should not be bungled through misplaced voting.

He promised to place the high premium on payment of salary if elected, clarifying that he can’t afford to suffer the workforce as a retiree
and former council sole Administrator.

Lawal added that his programme was anchored on four-cardinal programme tagged AWEH: Agriculture, Wealth Creation, Education and Health Services.

“We are set to bring the real change to Ekiti. I know that our politics is monetized but money will fail these corrupt politicians on July 14.

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“Apart from salary payments, I will take care of our elders, by putting in place effective safety nets to take care of our elderly, promote the welfare of our students and make our women relevant in their homes.

“I see no reason why a government should be owing nine months salary arrears in a state that is poor and depend on civil service.
Our teachers, civil servants and local government staff should not miss this opportunity to elect one of them in this election,” he appealed.

He promised that his government shall have special policies that would take care of pensioners while contracts he said will be given to local contractors to boost trade and commerce as well as industrialise the
state.

The former number two man said the traditional rulers shall be accorded the deserved respect while 5% allocation to them by each of the 16 council areas shall be given a first line charge for stability to be attainable in our towns and villages.

In the area of women development, Lawal stated: “35% affirmative action shall have strictly adhered to We will give our women
appointments and promote our widows through policies that would palliate their sufferings and make them lives full of abundance,” he said.