The leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos, Chief Bode George, has berated the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, for allegedly threatening Igbo people to vote for the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, or face death.
George said this at a press conference in Lagos on Wednesday which was attended by a former Minister of Works, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe; the PDP Chairman in the state, Tunji Shelle; and other party leaders.
George said it was unfortunate that Akiolu had openly taken sides with a political party. He urged the monarch to relinquish his crown and go into partisan politics if he could not remain neutral.
He said, “The Oba of Lagos is my friend but we belong to different political parties. I was shell-shocked when I heard the comments by my friend telling our Igbo brothers – because they decided who to vote for PDP – that he would curse them to run into the Lagos lagoon. By the grace of God that will never happen.
“He said he owns Lagos. There is a need to draw a line between who a kabiyesi is and who a governor is. The kabiyesi is a traditional ruler and father of all. If he wants to play politics like some of us, he should leave that throne, come out and meet us on the field.
“We should not denigrate that office and use it as a political platform to deride other parties.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Well said
ReplyDeleteWell Said
ReplyDeleteIgbo brothers indeed, because of politics, the igbos has automatically turned your brothers eehkwa?
ReplyDeleteOga Bode no mind Oba, him no reach. Na kola money him dey find. We(PDP Supporters)go coz CHANGE for oni baje Eko.
ReplyDeleteWell said Bode George!
ReplyDeleteHe aren't gonna do no shit. He's go not gut inside of him. He needs psychiatric evaluation once in a while. You are just day dreaming better come to reality. They think they can turn igbo like barber chair not knowing that the story is no longer like b4. Go and join politics Oba.
ReplyDeleteBode prepare to go back to prison
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the Oba's alleged comment is to protect Lagos from mediocre governance by people like this maximum *hief.
ReplyDeleteIs he making these statements from the exile where he said he will be going if GMB wins?
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