Lagos debunks alleged anti-igbo moves by ambode

…Says Claim Figment Of Imagination Of Unscrupulous Persons

…Urges Security Agencies To Investigate Source, Prosecute Culprit

The Lagos State Government on Thursday totally played down a report on social media alleging that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode was making some moves against non-indigenes especially Igbos in the State, saying the report was baseless, mischievous and irresponsible.

Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan in a statement, said the claims in the said report were nothing but absolute falsehood and a mere figment of the imagination of unscrupulous persons who concocted it.

The report had alleged that the Governor had outlawed the position of Eze Ndi-Igbo in Lagos and was making other moves against non-indigenes.

The report, which did not state the event where the Governor allegedly made such pronouncements, also quoted the Governor as saying that Lagos was not a colonial settlement, but owned by the Yorubas.

Describing the contents of the alleged report as laughable and ridiculous, Bamigbetan said Governor Ambode had clearly emphasised at the inception of his administration that he would run a government of inclusion regardless of tribe, colour or creed, which he had not only adhered to, but also sustained it.

“While we would have opted to totally ignore such crass report, we have chosen to set the records straight for unsuspecting members of the public who might be tempted to believe such falsehood.

“For emphasis, there is no record anywhere of the Governor making such remarks and we dare the faceless authors to come out with any evidence otherwise. This is certainly the handiwork of enemies of Lagos State whose sole aim is to distort the existing harmonious relationship among ethnic groups in the State.

“They have totally failed in this attempt. Besides, in this season of politics, it is expected that those seeking to gain mileage would stop at nothing and cling to any straw just to score cheap points.

“Indeed, the Governor, precisely in his inauguration speech had stated emphatically that ‘I shall run an open government of inclusion that will not leave anyone behind. No matter your age, sex, tribe or any other Status, as long as you reside in Lagos, we will make Lagos work for you.’ The Governor has not only lived up to that, but has also sustained it and every Lagosian can attest to it,” Bamigbetan said.

While urging members of the public to disregard the report in its entirety, the Commissioner also urged security agencies to go all out and investigate the mischief makers behind it and mete out appropriate sanctions on them in accordance with the law.

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sarrki:
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Nigeria knows a de-tribalized Governor and president when they see one.
GEJ was not, likewise Ambode.. A governor that has travelled the length and breadth of the country despite party affiliations is not tribalistic.

Its a pity the people trying to play tribal politics like they did in 2015 are at it again while they want to rule over a united Nigeria.

Little wonder the guys below and above (now deleted) are going bonkers.

If that move will put stop to a crimes and atrocities been committed by these people please go ahead Mr governor.

So what...
Is it a crime for Ambode to discriminate against Ibo? If Ibo didnt want discrimination he would have stayed back in his autonomous community...

We, correct Igbos love Ambode and President Buhari, only the troublemakers do not.
Cc Joe Igbokwe.
Kenneth Okonkwo.....

johnmartus:
If that move will put stop to a crimes and atrocities been committed by these people please go ahead Mr governor.

I love this! GBAM!

ChidiAlaigbo:


Just go to hell!

Hahaha this morning... Dont die of hate..

Amvode pls forgive.

the problem of this country is education. someone would just wake up and type nonsense to create unnecessary tension and people believe immediately as a result of total absence of critical thinking.
The fed govt needs to do more on education, before this country self destruct.

Igbos should sit down in their states!

Igbos wahala is too much. Is it only them? Now politicians are using the tribe to forment trouble everywhere.

resurgent2019:
Igbos should sit down in their states!

Igbos wahala is too much. Is it only them? Now politicians are using the tribe to torment trouble everywhere.

The best thing is give them their Biafra, so they can stay in their states, but so far as everyone is a Nigerian, they are free to settle in any state.

All states belong to all Nigerians.

kmcutez:


The best thing is give them their Biafra, so they can stay in their states, but so far as everyone is a Nigerian, they are free to settle in any state.

All states belong to all Nigerians.

Until you sit down and develop your states, other Nigerians will not respect igbos or give them the opportunity to lead the country.

As for Biafra, consistent, effective and strategic planning will get igbos Biafra if they really want it. The fact is that igbos are not ready for Biafra yet. It is only a tool to secure political mileage and interest in Nigeria.

We can’t keep coaching you on how to get Biafra.

resurgent2019:


Until you sit down and develop your states, other Nigerians will not respect igbos or give them the opportunity to lead the country.

As for Biafra, consistent, effective and strategic planning will get igbos Biafra if they really want it. The fact is that igbos are not ready for Biafra yet. It is only a tool to secure political mileage and interest in Nigeria.

We can’t keep coaching you on how to get Biafra.

Fair enough, but what states are more developed in Nigeria? Are the Northern states more developed than the Southern states, hence why they keep winning the presidential elections?

resurgent2019:


Until you sit down and develop your states, other Nigerians will not respect igbos or give them the opportunity to lead the country.

As for Biafra, consistent, effective and strategic planning will get igbos Biafra if they really want it. The fact is that igbos are not ready for Biafra yet. It is only a tool to secure political mileage and interest in Nigeria.

We can’t keep coaching you on how to get Biafra.

Effective and strategic planning will get the Igbo's Biafra, really?... It seems the government are losing hell to squash that. e.g Operation Python dance and consistently backed by other Nigerians. Restructuring the country in Regions will help a lot and we all must champion this course.

Pdp wants to deceive ibos in Lagos again with disgusting propaganda.

I hope they do so they can receive akure treatment when they go beyond their boundary.

post=70348908:
We correct Igbos love Ambode, only the troublemakers do not.

thank you , my brother.

Caseless:
thank you , my brother.

Naso bro.
Thumbs up.

kmcutez:


The best thing is give them their Biafra, so they can stay in their states, but so far as everyone is a Nigerian, they are free to settle in any state.

All states belong to all Nigerians.

nonsense talk.



Go back to biafra and let's see if anyone will drag you back.

Caseless:
The Lagooners will always cry of maltreatment even when there's none. Ambode should ignore them in order not to be distracted from the good work he's doing. They'll soon give him a chieftaincy title of "agu'nmirri 1 ndigbo" in the east.

You are a known Northerner but you think your religion makes you a SWesterner rather Nuhu Ribadu has describe the north has the worst place on earth.

Ok

Ambode is not discriminating against Igbos, he's a gentleman. Left to me, no Igbo man should be given a shop on Lagos until they give him a yoruba tribal mark.

Ambode is too clean for such dirty moves and dealings.

kmcutez:


The best thing is give them their Biafra, so they can stay in their states, but so far as everyone is a Nigerian, they are free to settle in any state.

All states belong to all Nigerians.

Anambra is Home for all, Lagos is not. Lagos is centre of excellence.

You can't vote creatures like TA Orji, Ikpeazu and other mediocre miscreants to rule you in Igboland and run elsewhere to enjoy quality leadership. You should be compelled to sit back and suffer the repercussions of your folly.

okay ooo