{"id":8514,"date":"2019-04-17T16:26:47","date_gmt":"2019-04-17T16:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/nigeria\/?p=8514"},"modified":"2019-04-17T16:26:47","modified_gmt":"2019-04-17T16:26:47","slug":"senator-boroffice-joins-race-for-deputy-senate-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/senator-boroffice-joins-race-for-deputy-senate-president","title":{"rendered":"Senator Boroffice joins race for Deputy Senate President"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Senator representing Ondo North District in the National Assembly, Ajayi Boroffice, has officially declared his ambition to run for the position of Deputy Senate President.<\/p>\n<p>Boroffice made intention known in a terse letter written to his colleagues at the red chamber, seeking their support for the plum job.<\/p>\n<p>The letter personally signed by Senator Boroffice and sighted by DAILY POST on Tuesday, read in part, \u201cWith an excellent public service record, rich legislative experience and amiable personae, I consider myself the best candidate for the office of Deputy Senate President.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn spite of our different backgrounds, religious beliefs and political inclinations, the business of National law-making has pulled us together as friends and colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn this light, I humbly seek your cooperation, support and prayers in this election. Together we shall succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senator representing Ondo North District in the National Assembly, Ajayi Boroffice, has officially declared his ambition to run for the position of Deputy Senate President. Boroffice made intention known in a terse letter written to his colleagues at the red chamber, seeking their support for the plum job. 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