Gov. Fashola Apologises Over 'Deportation' Of Igbo Destitutes

Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola this afternoon apologised to Ndigbo over the July 24 dumping of 72 alleged destitute in Onitsha, Anambra State, by his administration. The governor who was a guest at the Igbo think tank Aka Ikenga silver jubilee symposium held at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos,  said he has no problem with Igbos adding that his action had been misunderstood.

He said it was easier for him to ask Ben Akubueze, the Igbo financial expert serving as Lagos Commissioner for Budget, to represent him at the event but decided to come in person.


Fashola disclosed that the highest number of cattle he got during the burial of his father early last month came from Ndigbo. He made it clear that his relationship with Ndigbo "dates back to our ancestors and is built on tolerance and fidelity and I place value on that relationship."