Pastor Funke Awolowo, granddaughter of the late nationalist Chief Obafemi Awolowo, has officially resigned from her position in the Lagos State Executive Committee of the Labour Party.
Until her resignation, she served as the Head of the Mobilisation and Integration Team in Lagos. In a statement reported by Naija News, Pastor Awolowo said she stepped down due to disturbing internal developments that made it difficult for her to continue in good conscience.
In her resignation letter addressed to the Lagos Labour Party Chairperson, Dayo Ekong, she expressed her dissatisfaction with the committee’s direction, saying it compromised its integrity and negatively affected her personal reputation.
“I am writing to formally resign my position as a member of the Lagos State Executive Committee, effective immediately.
“This decision comes after deep reflection and considerable personal introspection. Recent developments have made it increasingly difficult for me to continue in this role in good conscience.
“I have observed with growing concern that the integrity of the committee is being compromised and, regrettably, is being leveraged for purposes that conflict with the values and principles I hold dear.
“More troubling is the damage this has done to my personal reputation, as my name has been unfairly associated with actions and motives that I neither support nor condone.
“For years, I have served with sincerity and dedication, committed to the vision of impactful governance. However, when the purpose of service is blurred by personal interests and the space for integrity begins to shrink, it becomes necessary to step aside.”
Though stepping down from formal party duties, Pastor Awolowo reaffirmed her commitment to Nigeria’s development.
“I believe in the promise of a better Nigeria and will continue to work toward that end in whatever capacity I am able. I remain grateful for the opportunity to have served and extend my thanks to all who made the experience worthwhile,” she said.
Her resignation comes just four months after she publicly called for unity among the Obidient Movement, Afenifere, and other pro-reform groups championing a New Nigeria.
