Ogun APC Chieftain, Joju Fadairo, Quits Partisan Politics
Former Ogun State Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Joju Fadairo, has announced his immediate withdrawal from partisan politics.
This is coming after his alleged controversial endorsement of the Ogun State PDP Governorship Candidate, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, popularly known as Lado, against the APC flagbearer, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola popularly known as Yayi.
However, Chief Fadairo, made the declaration on Wednesday during a world press conference held at his private residence in Abeokuta, the State capital, described his decision as personal one after deep reflection.
Veteran politician and traditional title holder, explained that having been active in Nigeria’s political landscape at both state and national levels for several decades, it is time for him to take the deserved rest.
“Having actively participated in the political landscape of our great nation at both the state and national levels for several decades, I am convinced that I have made my contributions and fulfilled my obligations. I believe the time has come for me to step aside and take a well-deserved rest, in line with the timeless saying that there is a season for everything,” he stated.
He stressed that the move is not influenced by “any hidden motives or external pressures.”
Chief Fadairo said he would no longer be affiliated with or aligned to any political party with immediate effect.
“Consequently, following my retirement from active politics, I hereby declare that, effective immediately, I shall no longer be affiliated with or aligned to any political party. I will henceforth assume the role of a father to all, maintaining neutrality and offering goodwill without partisan inclination,” he declared.
Instead, the former PDP State Chairman said he will devote more time to community service and his traditional roles.
“I will continue to work for the progress of my community and the state and have more time to discharge my traditional responsibilities as the Asiwaju of Ifoland and Fiwagbayi of Egbaland,” he added.
Chief Fadairo thanked his family, political associates, supporters, and the media for their support over the years and wished his former colleagues well in their endeavours.
