By Abolaji Adebayo
The former council leader of Isolo LCDA, Hon. Remy Shittu Remy, has debunked the rumour that he is leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a chat with ECHONEWS, Shittu said it was a rumour, saying he would never leave the party despite losing his bid for second term as councillor.
He was the only councillor who was not returned in the council area apart from Hon. Idris Agbabiaka from Akinbaye ward who had served his second term.
Two factors were reported to have led to Shittu’s failure to secure the second term ticket: his aspiration for chairmanship upset plans of the mainstream caucus and his alleged defection from the caucus that sponsored him.
The crisis that rocked the chamber further reduced his chances.
Responding to the allegations, Shittu said he never made any public declaration to contest for the chairmanship.
Although he admitted consulting a few leaders when people who commended his achievements asked him to go for the chairman, he said it was only meant to seek their advice.
“That could not have been the reason. Though many people in the community saw my achievements and said I was qualified to go for the chairman, I never made any public declaration of that ambition.
“I consulted some our of political leaders only to seek their advice. I purchased form for councillorship not for chairmanship. And I congratulated the new chairman-elect and the councillor who took over from me.”
Shittu said he had to step aside for another person such as someone stepped aside for him when he was contesting for his first term.
He also debunked the rumour that he is planning to travel out of the country, saying he would disappoint his supporters and fans if he does that.
“All what people are saying about are rumours. Where am I going? I will disappoint my people if I leave APC or the country. I’m going nowhere, we shall all build this nation.”
Meanwhile, the former council leader said he will continue with all his programme such as youth empowerment and US- sponsored mentorship of school children and creative programme for out-of-school girls which he facilitated based on his relationship with US Embassy as one of International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP) Alumni Association in Nigeria.
He also confirmed his good relationship with the newly elected council officials and especially Hon. Yusuf Agbabiaka, who succeeded him, saying he is willing to offer advice if invited.
