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Former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has appealed to members of the Igbo community living in Lagos to consider the state their home and take national unity and their economic interests into account when making political decisions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ambode made the remarks while addressing supporters at the All Progressives Congress (APC) East Senatorial District rally held at the Epe Recreational Ground in Lagos.
Speaking directly to the Igbo community, the former governor argued that people should feel a sense of belonging in places where they live, work, raise families, and build their businesses.
“To my Igbo brothers, wherever you live and get your prosperity, that is where you should call home. We are together,” he said.
His comments come as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 elections, with parties and political figures increasingly reaching out to different ethnic and interest groups in Lagos, a state known for its diverse population and large migrant communities.
Beyond his appeal for unity, Ambode used the gathering to canvass support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid and the APC’s Lagos governorship candidate, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat.
He also criticized opposition parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), questioning their experience and ability to govern the country.
Defending the APC, Ambode described the party as a consistent political platform, arguing that its members had remained committed to its progressive ideology rather than moving between political parties.
The former governor also praised Tinubu’s legacy in Lagos, crediting his administration between 1999 and 2007 with laying important foundations for the state’s economic growth and development.
According to Ambode, Tinubu’s policies and long-term vision helped create an environment that attracted major financial institutions and corporate organizations to Lagos.
“Whether you like him or not, he is a visionary leader. If not for Tinubu, who laid the foundation for the Lagos of today, all the financial firms that have their headquarters in Lagos would have been struggling to survive,” he stated.
Ambode’s intervention is significant given Lagos’ political and economic diversity, particularly the influence of residents from different ethnic backgrounds in the state’s commercial and electoral landscape.
His appeal also brings renewed attention to the relationship between ethnic identity, political participation, and the sense of belonging among Nigerians living outside their states of origin.
However, beyond campaign speeches and appeals for solidarity, the 2027 elections will also put political parties under pressure to address issues affecting residents, including insecurity, unemployment, infrastructure, and the rising cost of living.
For now, Ambode has made his political position clear, throwing his weight behind Tinubu and Hamzat as the race towards 2027 gathers momentum.
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