All the major markets in Lagos yesterday closed shop to receive the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) campaign train led by Governor Peter Obi and Chief Victor Umeh, who introduced the APGA candidates – Dr. Willie Obiano and his running mate, Dr. Nkem Okeke to them.
Investigations revealed that though there was no prior agreement for markets to shut down, the passion with which the Igbo view APGA dictated that line of action to them.
Speaking at different markets visited- Electrical Market, Alaba; Electronics Market, Alaba; Trade fare Market, Mile Two, ASPAMDA and Ladipo Markets – the leaders of the markets were united in saying that APGA is the party all Igbo sons and daughters should vote for as representing a unique identity for the Igbo. They also agreed that it was necessary for the Igbo to have a central body they would call theirs and would unabashedly represent their interests and aspirations.
They also commended the good work Governor Obi was doing in Anambra State and said that continuity of APGA government was a responsibility of every true Igbo man.
They were also united in condemning the deportation of 76 Igbo from Lagos and commended the APGA government, led by Governor Peter Obi for challenging the deportation, which has guaranteed that no Nigeria would henceforth be deported from his own country. “If not for what Governor Peter Obi did when the deportation war was on, it would have been bad for you and I. Dr. Chris Ngige said those deported were mad men and if Obi did not shout, one day they will deport you and I and also call us mad men,” Mr. Chijioke Okenwa, the leader of Electronics Dealers Association of Nigeria, said. Though they commended Governor Raji Fashola for apologising, they expressed surprise that Dr. Chris Ngige was still justifying the dastardly act.
In his speeches at the various markets visited, the Chairman of APGA, Chief Victor Umeh said the campaign train was overwhelmed with joy at the massive reception accorded them. He urged the people of Anambra State to vote in Dr . Willie Obiano and Dr Nkem Okeke as true representatives of the people, chosen by the people and from among them. Umeh said APGA carefully chose the candidates based on their academic and experiential pedigree.
While speaking to traders at various markets, Governor Obi, who introduced himself as one of them, called for vigilance and said they should not allow outsiders to dictate to Igbo who would govern them. He wondered what the position of non-APGA government, would have been over an issue such as deportation.
“ You all saw the position of Dr. Chris Ngige, who, in order not to annoy his masters supported deportation and even went on air to defend it, insisting that those deported were mad men. Imagine, calling our brothers and sisters mad men because he does not want to go contrary to his APC masters,” Obi said.
http://sunnewsonline.com/new/politics/lagos-stands-still-apga/

I hope APGA is not thinking that all those who 'closed down' their shops to welcome them in Lagos will also close down their shops to come and vote on Nov. 16 in Anambra?

If they're truly interested to win they must go beyond this Road Show because Nigeria does not permit electronic voting system which will enable one to vote from anywhere they are.

It seems part of Lagos State population is now a subset of Anambra State.

If campaigning in Lagos State is important to winning Anambra State gubernatorial election, then go for it.

Close ko close ni, odikwa desperate. I was in the said Alaba yesterday. Nobody closed any damn shop. Just a handful of oso ahia men who gathered to mock peter Adaobi. I thereby challenge them to post pictures like these........

Ngige @Ladipo

Oya all APGA lappdogs Cleverly don chanllenge una ooo