Oluwayemi Yemi Adenuga, a Nigerian-Irish politician, has been excluded from the Fine Gael candidacy for the Meath West constituency in the upcoming Irish General Election.
Councillor Linda Nelson Murray was selected to represent the party during a convention held at the Newgrange Hotel in Navan, chaired by Deputy Simon Coveney.
With this selection, Fine Gael has now announced 58 candidates across 37 constituencies. Councillor Murray expressed her gratitude, stating, “I am truly honoured to have been selected by the members of Meath West. Having lived and worked here all my life, I have a deep understanding of the issues that matter most to our community.”
Murray, a mother of two, highlighted her commitment to improving childcare access, enhancing mental health services, and advocating for inclusive education and better rural infrastructure. She also acknowledged the contributions of outgoing TD Damien English, whom she considers both a mentor and a friend.
In a notable twist, Yemi Adenuga has faced backlash from some Nigerians who accuse her of supporting a corrupt government in her home country while seeking election in Ireland.
Adenuga previously shared her excitement about her nomination for Fine Gael, expressing gratitude to her supporters and asking for prayers ahead of the selection process.
