The Anambra State government on Friday described the apology tendered by Governor Raji Fashola of Lagos State over the ‘deportation’ of 72 persons to Onitsha as ‘courageous’.
In a statement from the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Oseloka Obaze, the government said on Friday that there was no need trying to parse the apology.

“I do not know if Governor Fashola apologised to Governor Peter Obi, but I know they are in touch.
“As regards Governor Fashola’s apology to the Igbo, he apologised and that is it. There is no need trying to parse his apology as some are trying to do.

“The governor has shown himself to be a courageous, noble and an honourable man. As a politician, he is a blessing to Lagos State and Nigeria,” the statement said.
In September, Fashola tendered an unreserved apology to the Igbo over the deportation of some destitutes to Onitsha, Anambra State, by his administration in July.

In his apology at the silver jubilee symposium of the Igbo socio-cultural think tank, ‘Aka Ikenga’, at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs in Lagos, the governor said the action of his government was misunderstood.
“People who clearly do not understand the actions taken and words spoken are those I owe an explanation.
“I cannot take the Igbo for granted because we have built a relationship based on tolerance, mutual respect, love and trust,” he said.

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