LAGOS – Inspite of failing in his bid for the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the 2015 general elections, the speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji has revealed that he was not tired of politicking, that there is much to do.
The speaker made the disclosure at the end of year party organized by the House for media men.
He lamented, 16 members of the House are not returning, having lost out in party primaries“. He explained it is one thing to be in the House and another to make the job well done.
Ikuforiji also revealed that as speaker he is the servant of the people saying that the speaker can only persuade the people unlike the governor who can fire; if the speaker wants the lawmakers, the lawmakers have their decision either to attend or not, Ikuforiji said.
On his next mission, since the gubernatorial election didn’t favour him, Hon Ikuforiji said “This is a year of victory, thank God for the shower of blessing.
I thank journalist for their cooperation and support given throughout the year. Journalists have been wonderful; they make tremendous support to the House of assembly”.