The lawmaker representing Oshodi/Isolo Constituency 2 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Jude Idimogu, has been endorsed as the new Igbo Leader in the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Idimogu, who is the Chairman House Committee on Wealth Creation and Employment, was unanimously endorsed at the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Secretariat in Surulere, Lagos by all the Eze Ndigbo in the 20 local governments and the 37 local council development areas.
Among the Igbo leaders, who endorsed him, are: the Eze Ndigbo of Lagos State and Chairman, Igbo Council of Ndieze in Lagos Christian Uchechukwu Nwachukwu; Eze Ofordile Nwajei; Eze Orji Okafor; Eze Nnaemeka Agbo; Eze Ohaegbo Policap; Eze Ohazuluike Omereoha and Eze Guy Nwajiofor (Ajeromi) among others.
Reacting to the endorsement, Idimogu told media men that the stakeholders felt that the Igbos were marginalised by some people, who claimed to be anointed leaders.
“Ndieze (the leaders) have viewed and screened me and were convinced that I am someone who has the interest of the Igbo in Lagos State at heart. I have not been happy towards the performance of the Igbo in APC in Lagos State, especially during the last election,” he added.
In his view, they should obey the laws of the land because they are strangers in the land. “We do not want to argue with that fact. We also have to thank the Yoruba who are very accommodating”.
The lawmaker added: “You can’t be progressing in a state and not support the ruling party. I have their interest in mind; their welfare and concern are what I have to intervene for with the government. They should expect something from the government as well.”
This is why you need leaders that are accountable and open-minded who put you first before any other thing. If I leave the state today, I will return to the Southeast. That is the more reason why I should make sure they are protected.”
Meanwhile, the chairman described Idimogu as a worthy ambassador. Adding, he said Idimogu is the only Igbo man that had won election twice in Lagos and therefore deserved to take the mantle of leadership
