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Segun Adewale, chairman of the Ali Modu Sheriff faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, says it is willing to work with the Ahmed Markafi group ahead the bye-election in Ifako-Ijaiye constituency of the house of representatives.

Adewale Oluwatayo, a lawmaker of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who was representing the constituency, died On July 21, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the poll where his replacement would be elected for December 3.

But Adewale expressed concerns that the disharmony in the party could jeopardise PDP’s chances of winning the seat.

“I am concerned because I do not wish for events in Edo and Ondo states where our party fielded two candidates for the same election to be replicated here in Lagos,” he said.

“I am also concerned because we owe the good people of Ifako Ijaye federal constituency quality representation at the national assembly, as enshrined in our party manifesto.

“We can’t afford to lose focus on the plight of our people just because of political party internal affairs that can be resolved amicably if indeed our effort is geared toward provision of service to the people.

“Knowing the implications of fielding two candidates for same election, I approached Salvador led faction and proposed that we hold a single primary election where aspirants are allowed to participate in a free and fair atmosphere for the good of the party.”