Hon. Jude Idimogu, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has appealed to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) not to bother reconciling himself and the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Drainage and Water Resources, Joe Igbokwe.

Idimogu, who is representing Oshodi/Isolo Constituency II, in a chat with newsmen over the weekend, noted that the reconciliatory move initiated by the party, is not yielding result.

The lawmaker, while accusing Igbokwe of being a “bad politics player”, explained that it would be better for the party to allow them go their different ways and still deliver in the interest of the party at the end of day.

He was of the view that the forceful reconciliation will only bring more rift.

The two APC chieftains had for a while been at loggerheads over the leadership of Igbos in the ruling party in Lagos State.

While Idimogu had always maintained that Igbokwe is a mere political appointee, who had never contested any elective position for a very long time but clearly fleecing his kinsmen patrimony in Lagos, Igbokwe insisted that he has invested so much in the polity and would not allow a political office holder rubbish his long standing political status.

Idimogu faulted what he termed Igbokwe’s untoward moves of trying to penetrate his own area of strength in the Lagos West Senatorial District, just as threatened to give him (Igbokwe) a fight if this continues.

He advised Igbokwe to maintain his grip in the Lagos East and Central Senatorial Districts and leave the third district to him as the Deputy Apex leader, claiming he was never carried along in his plans.

“Joe Igbokwe with due respect to him has not been carrying me along likewise my people, I will give him a fight since he is not ready to respect the party’s take.

“The party in a bid to reconcile us has directed that all Ndigbo title holders and rulers serve as advisers and allow politicians do politics,by that instance they are to play advisory roles only.

“No Igbo title holder should hold political office but Eze Uche Dimgba is still parading himself as one, this is at variance to the directive and all due to Igbokwe’s supporting him. He should respect party’s decision.

“Igbokwe should concentrate on the two Senatorial districts and allow me take one,if he refuses whatever he sees on the field he should take. Productivity and contribution matters at the end of the day.

“Joe Igbokwe’s bad politics spoilt show for us, I will not allow it any longer. I will move to canvass our people to work for APC in Lagos State and ensure their interest are protected.

“We are their guide, a good Igbo man will respect you, I urge the party to give more positions to Ibos where they have dominance,in areas like Amuwo Odofin,Oshodi and Ojo,let them feel among,” he said. (Courtesy, Daily INDEPENDENT)

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