Chairman of the Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN), Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah yester­day said it was very erro­neous for people to insinu­ate that the organisation was backing the All Pro­gressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode.

Ubah said TAN had never shifted in its support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), just as he denied meeting with the Oba of Lagos, with the view to en­dorsing the APC candidate.

He also raised the alarm over the threat to his life, family and businesses in Lagos, owing to his support and investment in the PDP and its governorship can­didate in Lagos State, Mr. Jimi Agbaje. He stated: “My life, my family, and my businesses in La­gos are under severe threat in Lagos State because of the role I am playing in PDP and in my support for Jimi Agbaje,” Ubah said.

“I have no regrets sup­porting President Jonathan and Agbaje. My position and that of TAN’s support for the PDP has also not changed. Some persons have called, others have sent text messages to me saying my life and busi­nesses were no longer safe. Some have queried why I am fighting the APC in La­gos.

“They threaten me for leading the Igbo to work against the APC. I have re­ported the threat to my life and businesses to the Ni­gerian security and I have also alerted the internation­al community.

“It is very important for me to re-affirm clearly that as at today I am a PDP member and will remain so tomorrow. Neither TAN nor myself is supporting the APC and its candidate in Lagos State. We are in­tact as a group and those we have supported.”

According to Ubah, who said he was a detribalised Nigerian, it was important for critics to note that on the PDP platform history was made in Lagos State, as non-indigenes won elec­tions into the House of Representatives. Ubah said this was a feat that should be applauded and not condemned.

“The PDP platform has given non-indigenes in La­gos the opportunity to be at the National Assembly, the first in 16 years under the current democracy. We have to thank the party; Igbo who have contribut­ed to building Lagos now have a voice in Lagos and this is laudable.

We can only be grateful to the PDP for this and it will be wrong for anyone to say we are shifting to another party. There is no­body in TAN who has the capacity to endorse another candidate,” he added.

slap1:
Igbo -- ogara mba kara mba!

If the entire Igbo in Lagos support PDP, then there's problem for APC and Oba Rilwan Akiolu. Sadly, some people still live in denial of this truth. You ignore the Igbo at your own peril.

slap1:
Igbo -- ogara mba kara mba!

If the entire Igbo in Lagos support PDP, then there's problem for APC and Oba Rilwan Akiolu. Sadly, some people still live in denial of this truth. You ignore the Igbo at your own peril.

walemoney007:
trash,,who did d igbos supported durin d presidential election.if ubah life is not safe in lagos,let him relocate back to anambra or enugu

walemoney007:
wit all d support Jonathan got from TAN,Jonathan is on his way back to otuoke.

slap1:
Why is the Oba scared?

fkaz:


http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=112953

walemoney007:
trash,,who did d igbos supported durin d presidential election.if ubah life is not safe in lagos,let him relocate back to anambra or enugu

slap1:
Why is the Oba scared?

Omololu007:
why do u fink d oba is scared? What is he scared of,he is just lettin u and ur pple know dat dia shall b consequences for som of ur stand on yoruba land.

paolo96:
Go back to your land,you can't be working against us in our own land.

LubricatingOil:


Scared? You are indeed deluded.

paolo96:
Go back to your land,you can't be working against us in our own land.

Texcoco:
These bloody cowards again...Instead of issuing out death threats why don't you call out a face to face fight?We are certain the igbos will oblige to send you people to hell....

slap1:
So it's possible for people to work against you in your land?

slap1:
The fact remains the Oba would be a happier man to know he has the full support of the Igbo people.

Texcoco:
These bloody cowards again...Instead of issuing out death threats why don't you call out a face to face fight?We are certain the igbos will oblige to send you people to hell....

paolo96:

When them send you back to your Enugu or Onitsha village,your eyes will open.Awon were.

LubricatingOil:


Personally, I initially preferred JK to win this election to see what he has to offer, but when you people make it a point to publicly insult your host or refer to their land a no man's land, then be ready for the consequences. In all ethnic groups or subgroups in lagos, has it occur to you that only igbos came out to support PDP? Are there no Ijaw people in lagos? what about Edo and Delta groups? Why not quietly vote for your choice? Hell no.