Eze Ndigbos endorse Ambode

Governorship ambition of Lagos State candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Akinwumi Ambode, received a boost on Tuesday as Eze Ndigbos and Igbo groups endorsed him.
The Eze Ndigbo of Lagos, Chief Christian Nwachukwu, said despite the controversies generated by Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu’s comment at the weekend, “Igbo people will still vote for Ambode because Akiolu is entitled to his own opinion”.
He spoke at a press conference attended by all the Eze Ndigbos.
He said: “We endorse Ambode as governor of Lagos State. Our being here is to assure our sons and daughters and ask them to vote for Ambode enmasse. You have been doing it since 1999 and this time will not be an exception. We have maintained this relationship for many years and we must ensure that it continues.
“We are not here to talk about rights and wrongs, but politics and businesses. We will do our best to vote for Ambode. Our mind is made up and we love APC government and we have agreed to vote for the APC massively on Saturday”.
Secretary, Ndigbo for Ambode Campaign Organisation, Chief Chuks Nnalugha, said Igbo people must join hands to support the APC in Lagos by voting for Ambode.
“Ambode is a gentle man and he has assured us that our interest will be protected and that we will participate actively in his government. We should put aside what the Oba of Lagos said and vote for Ambode.
“The monarch simply wants the Igbo to show their love and it is only by voting for Ambode that we can show that love and have hope. A vote against Ambode is a wasted vote. Let us join hands together and ensure that Ambode wins,” he said.