Igbo group dumps PDP, decamps en-masse to APCMembers of Igbo groups in Lagos State who were once in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have decamped to the APC. The group was received by Atesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard which is the support group of Governor Ambode.
- Members of Igbo groups in Lagos have moved to the APC
- They were once card-carrying members of the PDP
- They applauded Governor Ambode for his work in Lagos
Members of Igbo groups in Lagos state who were once in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have decamped to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Nigerian Tribune reports that the groups said they decided to move to the APC because of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode whom they said was ready to take Lagos to the next level.
The group was received by Atesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard which is the support group of Governor Ambode.
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Eze Ohazurike who spoke on behalf of the group said: ?Our decision to support him for another term in office is based on the fact that he has performed extremely well; we can all see that everything that he has done in Lagos State, no other state has been able to do that.
?He has done very well and there is still a continuation of a lot of things which the Governor is actively implementing. We are here reaffirming our position because we have already endorsed him before now.
?We want the governor to continue his mentoring in all the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas of the state towards effecting the ongoing development at the grassroots.?
Hon. Seyi Bamigbade who is the state coordinator of Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard said: ?We assure you that your coming is an indication and testimony to the good things Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has been doing to enhance the standard of living of the people of Lagos State.?
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It will be recalled that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state was endorsed for a second term in office by the Igbo Vision group in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos chapter, Vanguard reports.
The development was made public by the national secretary of the Lagos state APC, Joe Igbokwe.
NAIJ.com gathers that Igbokwe stated that Igbo people had seen the way the governor was transforming Lagos, and had thrown their weight behind him for 2019.
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Igbo group dumps PDP, decamps en-masse to APC
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