Ambode, Obiano, Ugwuanyi, Tinubu, Others attended World Igbo Day in Lagos as Kanu Clocks 1 Yr in Prison;

The governor of Lagos State Mr.
Akinwunmi Ambode is expected to
host World Igbo Day in Lagos, and the
governors from Anambra and Enugu
states, including Asiwaju Bola Tinubu
are some of the top dignitaries
expected at the event, taking place in
Lagos as the celebration kicks off in
Enugu today.
All plans and preparation from the
Lagos State chapter of Ohanaeze
Ndigbo to mark the world Igbo day
celebration taking place in October
are in top gear. This was made known
by the President of Lagos State
chapter of Ohaneze Ndibgo, Chief
Fabian Onwughalu in Lagos.
He said they have received
confirmation to most of the invitations
sent out. Former governorship
aspirant for Anambra Statein in the
2013 election, Ifeanyi Ubah is
expected to be the guest speaker,
alongside The President of Coscharis
Motors, Dr. Cosmas Maduka.
On the front burner for this year’s
event are issues of both common and
national interest including the
celebration of the Igbo culture and
heritage. Onwughalu said that the
Igbos in Lagos have been neglected
by this administration, because none
of them were considered as members
of Ambode, s cabinet despite the fact
that they own 50 percent of the lands
in Lagos.
He however pleaded with governor
Ambode to grant Certificate of
Occupancy to the landlords in order to
build their confidence . Answering
questions on the
reason for two fractions of Ohaneze
Ndigbo, Onwughalu said his group is
the true authentic Ohaneze Ndigbo.
Speaking further, held and he
emerged as the president.
The woman leader of the group, Lady
Chidozie Ada Ofoegbu said the women
are fully ready for the big day, to
support their husbands, present the
kola nuts, and also to display the
various cultural dance steps.
Also present at the Lagos secretariat
to support the forth coming event are,
His Royal Highness ( HRH) Igwe Fred
Nwajaju of Isolo/Oshodi and Ajao
community, representing the royal
fathers, representatives from the
various local government, leaders
from various markets in Lagos state
amongst others.

DSS operatives, arrested Nnamdi
Kanu on October 14, 2015 at the
Golden Tulip Essential Lagos Airport
Hotel.