A former Commissioner for Home Affairs in Lagos State , Dr AbdulHakeem AbdulLateef , has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress .
In his Independence Day message , AbdulLateef said his decision to resign was due to the rejection of his movement and governorship ambition by some “ close leaders ” he respected in the party .
The one - time lawmaker launched “ Iyepe 2023 ” on Tuesday, a movement he said would galvanise Lagosians to develop more interest in politics and curb voter apathy .
The action led to the termination of his appointment as the Special Adviser to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Religious Affairs .
The former commissioner said , “ I am an indigene of Lagos state and an Awori by birth . I, therefore , have a duty to take positive steps , including admonitions and practical reorientation of our people towards the ideal society we crave for .
“ This movement has been rejected by some close leaders I respect . I have , therefore , decided to leave the party in order not to create disunity within the party . Please do not persecute or victimise my followers who have chosen to stay in APC. ”
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