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emmanuelbrown26:
Nobody is wailing. Infact, I think west are d ones wailing more than d rest bcs we all knew that Tinubu has nothing to offer.
D other day, a caller from Ondo was crying bcs of hardship
D other time it was Yoruba elders that were wailing bcs of cost of things

mdimefields:
Call your self that brand. You mistake Obedient for Igbos. Most Igbos dont even care. So get out of my mention. anumanu

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Joe Igbokwe, has claimed that it would take the Igbo ethnic group 20–25 years of hard work to produce the president of Nigeria.

Igbokwe made this declaration in response to accusations levelled at his statements on a Facebook post on Friday, September 15, 2023. He also termed Igbo people as “onlookers in the Nigerian project.”

Igbokwe, whose continued romance with the All Progressives Congress has been seen as treachery, bootlicking, sleazy, and unbecoming, took the opportunity to respond to comments regarding the issue on the Facebook post.

“This is the problem. You terrible and pathetic bigots think you are the best God ever created and this is the biggest problem facing Igboland. today.

“Jisienu Ike. Every election year you cry. Play politics. Mbanu. Make friends across Nigeria. Mbanu. Build bridges. Mbanu. We have become onlookers in Nigeria. See 2031 and 2039 are also settled. Continue.

“But know this and have inner peace: it will take any Igbo man 20 -25 years of hard work to produce the president of Nigeria,” he maintained.

Igbokwe also referred to the way he had been branded a saboteur, betrayal and sell-out, liking his situation to what was obtained during the Nigerian civil war. He also said the Igbo were still making the mistakes they made during the civil war.

“We are getting worse by the day and I am worried to the marrows given what I read here. Speak the truth and instantly you become a traitor, saboteur, betrayer, sell out, the kind of stuff we witnessed during the civil war from 1967 to 1970 and Biafra lost many competent, educated and committed Soldiers.

“My take: If you believe that LP won the presidential elections you can believe anything. Shame has enveloped me. Just read the narratives above and you will want to throw up. What has happened to Igbo? We are still making the mistakes we made during the civil war.”

Ajehkpako4naija:
I was told by someone in Ekiti not to marry a Yoruba woman, because their promiscousity is topnotch. They don't forbid adultery. Secondly thier brothers are skull miners

Benwallt:
https://independent.ng/marrying-yoruba-woman-gave-me-political-advantage-idimogu/

Hon. Chukwuemeka Jude Omobowale Idimogu is the deputy leader of Ndigbo in the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC). He served in the Lagos State House of Assembly twice, representing the Oshodi/Isolo 2 constituency. He recently spoke with IKECHI ELENWOKE about a variety of crucial burning topics.

There is a mix-up in your name. You bear Chukwuemeka and Omobowale at the same time, how come?

I am Igbo from Ihitte Uboma in Imo State. I was born and brought up in Imo State but I have spent a long time in Lagos, Yoruba land. I married in Lagos here and raised all my kids here, so I am a citizen.

I have lived here in Lagos for more than twenty years. I am also married to a Yoruba woman so, even by marriage I am a Yoruba too.

Do your children and wife speak Igbo?

My wife is managing. She is trying, but my children are doing better in both. I speak a smattering of Yoruba, I try but it is not easy. You know Lagos is a cosmopolitan city so there are plenty of foreign influences here unlike other Yoruba states of Ekiti, Oyo, or Osun that are predominantly Yorubas. If you are staying around these areas you will grab the language more easily. I wished I had been in any of those core Yoruba towns at a very tender age because language is a very powerful integration tool.

foods?

Yes. She prepares Igbo dishes quite well. My sister taught her about Igbo delicacies. She prepares Oha, Nsala, and other dishes. I enjoy Ewedu and Amala. If Nigeria is serious about national unity, inter-tribal marriages are a powerful option for addressing some ethnic biases that have been impacting us in a variety of ways. It has the potential to eliminate unwarranted tribal suspicions.

What role does your marriage have in your political life in Lagos? Is there any added benefit?

So much, if I’m being honest with you. My wife is from a large and powerful Kuku family in Ijebu-Ode. I had no idea while we were dating. Her marriage was not planned.

When I first started my campaign, my wife’s background gave me so much confidence that I had to include her image and name on my poster as well. That seemed like it could add some magic. And I think it did. They did not let me down.

I notified my Yoruba friends and in-laws of my intention to run for the Lagos State House of Assembly before purchasing the form. They handed me the PDP ticket and backed me up. I had no clue they would accept me so warmly. I had no intention of entering politics when I married her. We began dating when I was twenty-five years old, and the marriage aspect came up much later.

Can you tell us morea bout your love story?

As I already stated, our journey began when I was twenty-five years old. I needed a female companion. My pals agreed to assist me with one. So they took me to a party in Mushin, and when we arrived, I was shown a female sitting opposite us. But I chose another option at the same table. It was love at first sight, and the attraction was enthralling. At that moment, I confidently informed my connections that I had made my pick, a friend of the one they recommended to me who later became my wife.

Meanwhile, she had no idea what had happened until I told her about it recently. She was astounded to learn about the hidden love tale that led to her current situation. But, I must say, it is God’s intention, not mine, for political benefit or advantage in the future.

My children may decide to leave in their maternal house in Ijebu tomorrow.

I was born in Ihitte Uboma but grew up in Mbaise. Some people believe I am from Mbaise. As citizens of Nigeria, I believe they should be allowed to live, marry, and live anywhere they choose.

And, if Nigeria is to truly progress, we should encourage intertribal marriages. It will bring the country together and develop the smooth interaction that we require.

Your party, the APC, now controls Lagos, Imo, and the federal government. What are your thoughts on the feat?

This is a positive development. This will generate the required synergy for a seamless government. My home governor, of course, is the chairman of the APC governor forum. That is also an advantage.

I haven’t contacted him due to distance and busy schedules on both sides. From both my and the governor’s perspectives. You could phone a governor, but the call might not go through.

But I have time now, so when their election comes around, I will most likely go and provide the necessary support.

What are your thoughts on Bola Ahmed Asiwaju’s election as President in the recently ended election?

President Tinubu has the political will to make difficult decisions. He is a strong and compassionate leader who arose from the ground up. He is well familiar with the terrain.

Consider the withdrawal of gasoline subsidies, for example. More than two regimes danced around the problem but were not courageous enough to make an appropriate conclusion. He took a direct approach. And believe me, it is truly gone. The government is devising methods to mitigate the effects, and there has been commensurate progress.

He claims that paying for the fuel subsidy depletes our limited resources, which should be channeled into other essential areas of need such as health, education, and infrastructure development.

According to him, the fuel subsidy issue is fraught with controversy; we were told that our fuel use before the elimination was 69 million litres per day. However, since the removal, we have learned that our daily usage is 15 million litres.

The distinction is emerging. There’s a lot of commotion going on. However, given the current developments, I am confident that all those participating in the hoax are now facing a difficult market. There is no longer any profit to be made from fuel smuggling anywhere in the country. Anyone who does so will suffer financial consequences.

What are your thoughts on the recent schisms between Igbos in Lagos and some Yoruba factions?

My in-laws are Yorubas. I can’t speak poorly of them as a person, but it doesn’t mean we can’t correct one other when necessary.

We can always discuss any difficulties peacefully. They are extremely accommodating and friendly. Our people are not always evil people.

Sonyboom:
Your wailing is of no use I advice you instead wail to death

Emekaphilip360:
This is a blown naked or semi porn movie. Girls running naked for a competition. Men own are still better compared to women. Beautiful girls for that matter
Men make sure you marry a virgin. E get why. Non virgin don’t deserve bride price.

Zxcvbnmghtr:
I always take Prof Charles Soludo's postulations very serious. If he says something just know that he has done his calculation very well before saying it. Be rest assured there be no mistake because Prof doesn't do wuruwuru to the answer.

lagdmark:
Don't be Olodo naa, any trainer can assamble a team,
The question, can your team deliver effective results to meet the demands of the people.
This is not a time for sycophancy, you guys did it with Buhari and there was bad results

pansophist:
Where is the lie?

Even when God choosed a mother to birth Jesus, it was a young virgin Mary he picked. Not an independent, matured, experienced, alpha boss beech. Lol.

Bunkbars:
social is really an enabler.

If you were a legit hustler, you won't have time to drop a feedback.

You are obviously a puppet.

100% a stooge , rest with your L

It's unfortunate, Nigeria has been reduced to this. People like you. Should be caged.

Bunkbars:
i have a job, Do you?

Lazy youth.

Bunkbars:
Frustration and bitterness will not choke you.

Enjoy your suffering in peace

lawalosky:
The news is alll over nasarawa state.

That Aliyu is an anti apc, he was openly campaign and work for SDP during election.

chichar1:
Yeyenatu. Mtcheeewww

Frigga13:
If lagos no be former capital.., so Yoruba land , region .. for don be waste of space on earth..

Thank God for God..

Some region for don stuck in 12 century


Yoruba go ask why always mention Yoruba..

But will not ask those insecure brothers why always mention Igbos..

But will like and share their post

Tribalist them .. not proud of their Yoruba nature

Yoruba na so e go always be..

Una likes and shares end here.. make the world reading know say na so Yoruba people be…

marsup:
This obsession is unhealthy.

Memphis357:
One moronic fool spotted...

Bunkbars:
I have been to nsukka, food is very cheap over there, unlike lagos. Neither is their rent, or school fees as high as lagos.

Guys are banging this Young girls like hell before helping them, because of the hardship caused by tinubu

You are here, commenting like an illiterate, who is as well blind.

Isokotolopia:
Jonathan? are you under 30yrs nii

Rayban25:
I like your type very well. You can talk nonsense now because it suits your bias. When you have a daughter in nysc that dies because of political manipulation in polling booths or your loved ones become a victim,
You will cry for justice and you wont see. Dey play.