THURROCK Conservatives are set to put forward South Chafford councillor, Tunde Ojetola as their candidate for mayor.
Councillor Rob Gledhill said “As the new Leader of the Conservatives I am proud to nominate Cllr Tunde Ojetola as our candidate for mayor. Next week Is the chance to demonstrate a more grown up approach to local politics.
“Cllr Ojetola served as Deputy Mayor with distinction, yet was passed over due to partisan politics. This is a non political civic role and a Deputy Mayor, if they remain elected, should be able to serve the borough by taking on the duties of the mayoralty. It is for this reason that the Conservative group voted for Labours Tony Fish in 2013 after he was passed over for Mayor in 2004.
“With the outcome of last months election meaning there is no overall political control in Thurrock, we have the opportunity to ‘reset the clock’, draw a line under what are seen as wrongs that need to be righted and enter a new phase of politics in Thurrock. Continuing political instability in Thurrock does not send out the message that this is a borough to invest in. It’s time to unite our borough behind a mayor with experience and to have civic and political leadership which works for Thurrock.”
Having met Cllr Ojetola a couple a times – and each time he was a perfect gentleman, he will make a fantastic ambassador for Thurrock and do us proud. Good luck Tunde hope you get the Mayorship.
I agree, Cllr Ojetola has worked tirelessly during his term as a Cllr. He deserves to become the next Mayor. Good Luck.
they play the race card during the election now this,soothing feathers?.
It’s very clever from the Tories. Put a black candidate up for Mayor and dare UKIP Councillors to vote against his appointment. Cries of racists reverberates around the council chamber. They were right all along. He’s a cert to get the post.
Whilst I wish Cllr Tunde the very best of luck on his nomination I have to ask (again) why do we require a Mayor, we are a Leader led council not a Mayoral one, the added expense of having a “figurehead” mayor is certainly not worth this, all the duties that the Mayor does can be fulfilled with either the Leader or his/her deputy.