Gearing toward the 2019 general elections, An Igbo group in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area; Amuwo Odofin Igbo Solidarity Movement held their first summit on Saturday 21st April 2018.
The summit which theme was Igbos Interaction With Present Lagos State Government Concerning Our Welfare and Recognition in Governance, took place at 32 Road, Festac Town, Lagos.
During the summit the group openly pledged their support for the re-election bid of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for a second tenure in office.
The group’s President, Hon. Nonso Inekwere said his people supported the move to endorse the governor for the second tenure because of his hard work and love for all Lagosians irrespective of their tribes or religions, noting that the governor has proved himself to be a detribalized Nigerian and highly focused leader who is committed to the growth of the society.
”I am calling on all non- indigenes to enroll en-masse and be in a position to vote in credible candidates such as Gov. Ambode. It is our collective civic responsibility. We must return all our votes for him come 2019 to ensure we get five million votes for the tireless Governor,’’ he said.
Inekwere also appealed that the Igbos should be included in the mainstream affair of the ruling party (APC).
Also present was the Executive Chairman of Amuwo Odofin Local Government area, Engr. Valentine Buraimoh and other stakeholders in the Amuwo Odofin Community & Lagos State at large..
He urged residents to take part in the Continuous Voter Registration, (CVR), exercise being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), adding that their voter’s card remained their weapon with which they could use to support continuity of good government.
Also speaking, the Chairman Lagos state Procurement Agency, Mr Bolaji Are said Lagosians are lucky to have a performing Governor in Governor Ambode.
He said that the governor’s total dedication to duty coupled with the enormous developmental projects and his desire to make the state a better place to live, had automatically earned him a second term in office.