Success Damian:
Chief Solomon Aguene, the new President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Lagos Chapter (centre) flanked by Hon. Jude Chukwuemeka Idimogu and wife Roseline and others during the inauguration at National Arts Theatre, Lagos.
Hon. Jude Chukwuemeka Idimogu, the
Lawmaker representing Oshodi/Isolo Constituency 02 at the Lagos State House of
Assembly has lauded the new leadership of Ohanaeze Lagos Chapter.
Idimogu also stated that Ndigbo in
Lagos State should join the ruling party in order to have a stronger voice in
Lagos State.
The Lawmaker was speaking
at the inauguration of the newly elected leadership of Ohanaeze Lagos Chapter
at the Presidential Banquet Hall, National Arts Theatre, Lagos recently.
Idimogu added that he appreciated God
for the peaceful conduct of the election that brought in the new executive,
saying it was held without rancor which showed a sound democratic system.
He spoke on the importance of Ohanaeze
as a group “Without Ohanaeze in Nigeria and in Lagos, of course, the Igbo man
doesn’t have a voice, but now we have a voice and direction, particularly in Lagos
State. So that is my joy and that is why I came here to honour them, be in
there presence and continue to encourage them, so that together we can always
work together to help Lagos. It is very important to have a voice in Lagos, and
it is more critical especially now that 2019 is approaching, we must have a
voice.”
He said “Even though Ohanaeze is a
nonpolitical organization, whether you like it or not, politics is involved,
because they are the people that direct the affairs of an average Igbo man in
Lagos State.”
For the newly sworn in leadership he
stated, ”A responsibility has just been placed on their shoulders. Leadership
is not just fun, it has to do with responsibility, so today, they have taken
that responsibility, and we are looking forward to them, so when there are
issues people, will come to them, for them to give us direction, and advice.
“My prayer for them is that they
should do well, I believe the President, Solomon Ogbonna Aguene, is a man of
timber and caliber, and God will give him wisdom to direct the affairs of Lagos
State chapter of Ohanaeze, after all his name is Solomon, if he does not have
wisdom, God will give him one”
Idimogu used the opportunity to talk
about is political activity and the place of the Igbos in the Lagos politics.
“By the grace of God I have declared
to go again one more time, I was in PDP, now I am in APC, and I am believing
that the reason is simple Ebe onyebi ka
ona awashi.
This is Lagos and APC is ruling Lagos,
and the Igbos supposed to have a voice in the ruling party, and that is how we
can also protect the interest of our people. If you are in the opposition, minority
will have their say, but majority will always have their way, so which one is
better, let us have our way and that is why they need to join the ruling party and that is why they
should join me, so that I can have a stronger voice to represent my people, and
I am looking forward that, probably by next year, more of my brothers and
sisters will join us in Lagos House of Assembly so that I will not be the only
one there.
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