The Lagos State All Progressives Congress on Thursday released a 10-member list of South East indigenes, who will champion the cause of Igbo people ahead of 2019 general elections.
In a lengthy statement released today, APC publicity secretary, Joe Igbokwe, described the shortlisted persons as the new leaders of Ndigbo in APC Lagos.
In the list is Mr Igbokwe himself; Jude Idimogu, a Lagos State House of Assembly lawmaker representing Oshodi-Isolo constituency; Chris Ekwilo (representing Anambra State); Uche Dimgba, Eze Igbo Ikeja (representing Abia State); and Baba Tata (representing Imo State).
Others are Mr Mordi (representing Igbo-speaking people of Delta State); James Ugwu (representing Enugu State); Unya Smart (representing Ebonyi State) and Oby Onu.
In his statement, Mr Igbokwe said the 10-member list of Igbo leaders in the APC had become imperative in order to refurbish, reposition, and reorganise Igbos, who usually vote massively for the Peoples Democratic Party.
“This is because we have noticed that all manner of people gather themselves every election year and go to extort money from the State, promising to deliver Igbo votes to our party in Lagos.
“Over the years we have noticed that these people are funny characters, fraudsters, interlopers and political entrepreneurs whose aim is to make money and nothing more.
“While they enjoy their loot every election year the real people that work and vote for our party are left with nothing. While the real party men and women work tirelessly to lift our party up, these political traders abandon their shops to reap where they did not sow.
“We have brought this matter before our National Leader Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinibu, the incoming Governor of Lagos State, Mr Jide Sanwo-Olu and the Chairman of the Party, Alhaji Tunde Balogun.”
Mr Igbokwe urged the APC leaders in the state to recognise the Igbo representatives as the “final bus stop” for Igbos in APC Lagos.
“It is our wish that henceforth all matter pertaining to Ndigbo in APC Lagos will be routed through this body. On our (own), we promised (sic) to provide the required leadership, carry everybody along, be fair to all concerned, show commitment and finally mobilize our people for victory.
“The body of leaders will visit our people wherever they are: homes, markets, Churches, clubs, offices etc to sell our message. We are aware that a dream does not become reality through magic, it takes sweat, determination, and heart.
“We are determined to do things differently this time around by providing the required synergy that will galvanise our people into action. Consequently, this will lead to more votes for APC Lagos given our numerical strength here.”
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