PDP vs FASHOLA:Gov is rude to non-Lagosians – PDP


On November 9, 2012 · In News

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BY DAPO AKINREFON

THE Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has asked the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Raji Fashola to adopt a more diplomatic, civil and honourable manner of addressing residents of the state.

In a statement by its state chairman, Mr. Tunji Shelle, the party berated the governor for threatening non-Lagosians to leave the state or be ready to face his manner of governance.

The party stated that “it is very unbecoming of the state Governor to be quick in asking non- Lagosians to leave Lagos State whenever such persons seek redress or demand their rights as Nigerians.”

It will be recalled that Mr. Fashola had warned that Lagos State traffic law and other laws must be obeyed and that those who are not ready to obey should leave the state.

While faulting the remarks, the party said “we are taken aback to hear a governor, lawyer and indeed Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, threaten or make statements suggestive of ignorance to Nigerians.”


Gov. Fashola

It added that “under no circumstance can anybody, not even the president, deport any Nigerian from any state in the country. The right of a Nigerian to live and not be discriminated against is guaranteed under the constitution of our great country. No law can thus be made to frustrate or erode such guarantee. The Governor ought to know this and remain civil.”

The party, however, called on The Presidency and the National Assembly to call the Lagos State governor to order to respect the “sacrosanct right of every Nigerian to live in any part of the country,” adding the he should be advised against taking steps that can expose Lagosians outside the state to hatred.”
…They are playing ethnic politics – ACN

IN A swift reaction, the state Publicity Secretary of Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, Mr. Joe Igbokwe, said “PDP is playing cheap ethnic politics with the hope that it will wake their dead party from the grave.

“There is no truth whatsoever in the allegation and it is typical of PDP to relish in manuf- acturing and spreading gossips and falsehood about Lagos, hoping they would hoodwink Lagosians with these.”

In addition, he said “For the avoidance of doubts, Governor Fashola is accommodative of non-Lagosians in Lagos and has many of them in his government in high positions. He therefore cannot be threatening non-Lagosians.

“He meets regularly with non Lagosians to interact and rub minds on how to enhance peaceful co existence because he realizes that Lagos is a melting port for every Nigerian and he works to uphold this tenet.

“If Governor Fashola ever warns Lagosians who constitute menace to others, such warnings are within his constitutional powers as the Number One citizen of Lagos State. Such warnings are to all Lagosians and never restricted to non- Lagosians.

Igbokwe continued: “But Lagos PDP, desperate for straws to anchor their miserable political hopes, will go viral and twist these facts with the hope they will con unsuspecting non- Lagosians.

“It is a tragedy that a party that should be advertising its strong performance with power in the centre and majority of Nigerian states is not doing that because PDP has wrecked Nigeria…”
…Pleads with lawyers

LAGOS — Meantime the governor has also emphasised how important it is for lawyers to collaborate with government to provide free legal services for indigent persons living in the state.

Fashola, who was a guest of honour at the Lagos Public Interest Law Partnership Stakeholders’ Meeting in Lagos, noted that without the support of private legal practitioners, the dream of ensuring adequate access to justice by the state government may be unrealistic.

This was coming as the state Attorney General, Mr. Ade Ipaye disclosed that the Lagos Public Interest Law Partnership Stakeholders’ Meeting was aimed at improving access to justice and promoting law and order through the collaborative effort of the ministry of justice and private lawyers practicing in the state.

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Summary:

“PDP is playing cheap ethnic politics with the hope that it will wake their dead party from the grave."

At least PDP now have genuine reasons to attack ACN. I support PDP on this. No elected official should be caught making such statements.

Is it the same PDP that Governor Orji of Abia sent non-indigenes of Abia especially Imo people packing from his state?

Is it the same PDP that Oyinlola and Akala spent the better part of their time in office bickering over LAUTECH teaching hospital?

Is it the same Lagos PDP that never wanted Aganga to represent them as the said Aganga is an Edo indigene and not a 'Lagosian'?

ballabriggs: Is it the same PDP that Governor Orji of Abia sent non-indigenes of Abia especially Imo people packing from his state?

You guys should stop twisting events. he never sent anyone parking from the state. he only drove non-indigenes from the civil service.

afam4eva:
You guys should stop twisting events. he never sent anyone parking from the state. he only drove non-indigenes from the civil service.

That is even worse, outright xenophobia against a people. Denied them their right to work based on their state of origin. Absolutely disgraceful!!!

My mother served as an officer in the Lagos Civil Service and rose as a level 17 officer before retiring. How many non-Igbo's in those SE states have gained employment not to talk of being high ranking civil servants? At a time it was outright discrimination between Enugu and Anambra. Fact is, Lagos is still one of the states that embraces all if not Akabueze and the loud mouthed Joe Igbokwe won't even have the voice as they do today.

With other states placing a ban on Okada operations, there seems to be an influx of of Okada riders to Lagos. Notice that the Okada riders of Northern origin gradually started moving in with the ban on Okada operations in Abuja.

What do you expect the man to do? Fold his hands and watch such menace go unchecked?

afam4eva:
You guys should stop twisting events. he never sent anyone parking from the state. [size=14pt]he only drove non-indigenes from the civil service[/size].

Did PDP condemn T.A Orji for the wicked act??

Fashola didn't drive anyone from Lagos... He only said:

[size=20pt]"IF YOU CANNOT OBEY THE LAW GO BACK TO YOUR FFUUCCKKIINNGG VILLAGE"[/size]

It will be recalled that Mr. Fashola had warned that Lagos State traffic law and other laws must be obeyed and that those who are not ready to obey should leave the state.

ballabriggs:

That is even worse, outright xenophobia against a people. Denied them their right to work based on their state of origin. Absolutely disgraceful!!!

My mother served as an officer in the Lagos Civil Service and rose as a level 17 officer before retiring. How many non-Igbo's in those SE states have gained employment not to talk of being high ranking civil servants? At a time it was outright discrimination between Enugu and Anambra. Fact is Lagos is a state that embraces all if not Akabueze and Joe Igbokwe won't even have the mouth to speak today.

It's a sad development and only 1diots like TA Orji can pull it off. But you have to note that most states have done it at one time or the other.

Fasola should just watch his untrances, Igberega lo nsiwaju iparun. No matter the good intention, there is life after power

afam4eva:
You guys should stop twisting events. he never sent anyone parking from the state. he only drove non-indigenes from the civil service.

Really? BTW SMH for PDP

Majority will always have their way while minority will have their say..

Remii: Fasola should just watch his untrances, Igberega lo nsiwaju iparun. No matter the good intention, there is life after power

What is the Igberaga in what he said? if you can't obey the law, leave. instead of attacking and fighting government officials (LATSMA).

Because the slums in lagos were built by non lagosian. Na by force to live for lagos?

afam4eva:
You guys should stop twisting events. he never sent anyone parking from the state. he [size=16pt]ONLY[/size] drove non-indigenes from the civil service.

This [size=16pt]ONLY[/size] offence is a very serious one, oga Afam. Non-indigenes for that matter....

Tony Spike:

This [size=16pt]ONLY[/size] offence is a very serious one, oga Afam. Non-indigenes for that matter....

It's a serious offence but it's not as bad as chasing non-indigenes out of the state like Fashola has been doing.

Fashola is annoying as far as I am concerned.
I pay tax to him in 6 digits every month, but all the roads in my area are death-traps.
It is really annoying seeing him on media forming 'action governor'.

Mr. Raji Fashola to should
adopt a more diplomatic, civil and
honourable manner of addressing residents of the state.

I strogly stand on this point.

afam4eva:
It's a serious offence but it's not as bad as chasing non-indigenes out of the state like Fashola has been doing.

Really??

no need to politicise the matter. he said it...he said it plainly...u cannot obey the law...go to ur village...if he wasnt refering to non lagosians...will the village he is refering to not still be a part of lagos? the guy is just power drunk!

Since state governor honour their own citizens more than other residents in the North and South east , no problem if Fashola does same.

feminancy: Mr. Raji Fashola to should
adopt a more diplomatic, civil and
honourable manner of addressing residents of the state.

I strogly stand on this point.

seconded

[size=18pt]When people wanna take your job, they can say anything[/size]

ballabriggs: Is it the same PDP that Governor Orji of Abia sent non-indigenes of Abia especially Imo people packing from his state?

Is it the same PDP that Oyinlola and Akala spent the better part of their time in office bickering over LAUTECH teaching hospital?

same pdp in wich amaechi sent non indigene out of goverment work ,come to portharcourt and c if there is any non indigene in is cabinent, all na ikwere

Dis statement shows dat all d people in Lagos including d so called Lagosians came from some villages somewhere. It means nobody owns Lagos.

geeez:

[size=18pt]When people wanna take your job, they can say anything[/size]

YES.. especially things that are true, right and correct!

Dis statement shows dat all d people in Lagos including d so called Lagosians came from some villages somewhere. It means nobody owns Lagos. D statement says "Anybody"

He only gave an advice not an order, so PDP, read and understand before u accuse.
"leave d state is also applicable to lagosians too".

GARRI (x7):


Really??

Are you just hearing this for the first time?

Jah Man: Fashola is annoying as far as I am concerned.
I pay tax to him in 6 digits every month, but all the roads in my area are death-traps.
It is really annoying seeing him on media forming 'action governor'.

What do you expect from a rude lord ?

Remii: Fasola should just watch his untrances, Igberega lo nsiwaju iparun. No matter the good intention, there is life after power

your yoruba looks igboish

In fact, PDP should take over ACN because they have failed with the kind of attitude Fashola is exhibiting here in Lagos.