SENATE DEP PRESIDENT: Boroffice quits race

A day to the election of 9th Senate leadership, Senator Ajayi Boroffice has renounced his desire to become the next deputy president of the Senate.

The senator in a statement on Monday said he decided not to become Deputy Senate President again because of the respect he has for President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling of All Progressives Congress (APC).

His decision is coming soon after the APC officially on Sunday adopted and announced Senator Ovie Omo-Agege from Delta Central as its choice of Senate Deputy President for the 9th Senate.

Boroffice made his decision known in a statement by his media aide, Kayode Fakuyi, which reads:

“Some weeks ago, Distinguished Senator (Prof.) Robert Ajayi Boroffice, OON declared intention, through letters addressed to Senators-elect, to seek the office of Deputy Senate President. The intention to contest was anchored on the deep conviction that with his excellent public service record, rich legislative experience and personality, he has the best credentials for the position.

“Consequently, he embarked on extensive consultations with party leaders, senators-elect and political groups. Indeed, everybody that was consulted agreed that he is eminently qualified to seek the office of Deputy Senate President.

“Instructively, majority senators-elect have assured the senator of their support and the prospect of victory is high.

“However, in deference to President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Robert Ajayi Boroffice has decided to withdraw from the race.

“For the support and solidarity, Senator Robert Ajayi Boroffice is grateful to Senators-elect. He is humbled by the warm embrace and great display of camaraderie.

“We appreciate the people of Ondo North senatorial district and our friends across the country for the prayers, support and goodwill messages.

“For the far-reaching endorsements, steadfastness and unflinching support, gratitude goes to all concerned political groups across the country especially, the APC Young Stakeholders group, the Women for Buhari and Osinbajo group, and the Ondo APC Youth League.”

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Those still in the race for the position include APC anointed candidate, Omo-Agege; Orji Uzor Kalu, Kabiru Gaya, and Francis Alimikhena.

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