The Oloja of Epe, Oba Kamoroudeen Animashaun, has distanced himself from the deputy governorship ticket picked by his wife Olori Morenike Abeni Animashaun on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
The monarch in a statement in Lagos said that he was not aware of his wife's political ambition as she neither discussed with him nor sought his consent before contesting the primary of the party.
"My attention has been drawn to the recent political activities of Olori Morenike Abeni Animashaun, especially her affiliation with the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
"I wish to aver, for the avoidance of doubt, that she has never discussed with me her aspiration to the office of Deputy Governor nor have I given her my consent to run for any elective office in the first place."
The monarch said that by virtue of his membership in the Lagos Traditional Council, he was expected to support the current administration in Lagos State.
"Perhaps, it is not out of place to wish Olori Morenike Abeni well in this ill-advised political charade even as I hope that she will soon back off if only in honour of my position as a revered traditional ruler, he concluded.
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