Amid bickering caused by comments made by the Oba of Lagos Rilwan Akiolu about the Igbos for their perceived massive support for the opposition in the state, the Igbo leaders in Lagos State on Wednesday said they have forgiven the monarch and moved on with their lives.
The Igbo leaders in the state who made this known after a meeting with the traditional rulers in Amuwo Odofin Local Government, at the council Secretariat, Festac Town Lagos said they had also unanimously endorsed the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode.
Speaking at the meeting, the Chairman of Ndi Eze, Lagos, Eze Dr. Gordian Dim refuted the hatred comment being circulated in the social media with regards the Oba of Lagos comment, saying it is meant to cause disaffection between the tribe and the monarch He said, “What transpired at the Oba’s palace was not what was painted by some media organizations. I engineered the whole process, and I can say confidently to you that the Oba statement was misconstrued and should be discarded.
“His statement was a joke and we all laughed through it, we even promised him a wife.”
He noted that the needed transformation from the center will be achieved if the ambition of Ambode is supported. The Igbo leaders averred that Lagos State has been their home and they will always support the progressives as enshrined in the All Progressives Congress.

He enjoined all Igbos to come out en mass and vote for Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode of APC in the Saturday polls.

Responding the Onilado of Ilado and Inagbe Island, HRM, Oba Mobadenle Oyekan thanked them for the visit and assured them that Lagos state is home to all and the government would never deny the citizens his or her right, as well as discriminate anybody irrespective of tribe, religion or ethnic background.

Oyekan reiterated the good relationship with the Igobs since the creation of Lagos State and appealed to them to continue with it, in other for more synergy and development to continue in the state.

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Rawani:
Now that's more like it. There is really no winner in a game of hatred, only temporal victories and permanent scars. I commend the Igbo leaders for this gesture, hopefully their followers will shelve their provocative arrogance in the interest of peace. No doubt, the Oba has also learnt a lesson in public conduct and speaking. Let the healing begin.

f.ucking fake news, BDW igbos should vote their choice... All igbos are not pdp

Igbo should vote their choice, but they should remember that both candidates are Yoruba, this is not a tribal issue. They should vote based on EXPERIENCE and COMPETENCE

Lagos has been the land where every tribe in Nigeria lives in harmony. My people, say no to the people trying to sow discord among us and let of us vote for the peace and prosperity of Lagos state. Vote AMBODE for governor.

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The Igbo leaders met with Oba Akilolu yesterday




Igbo leaders at the meeting included Chief Onwuka Ukwa (Ebonyi State); Chief Haruna Ajah (Ebonyi State); Chief Ignatius Okamene (Imo State) and Chief Mrs. Pat Udoye (Ebugu State).

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