LAGOS—The Transformation Ambassadors
of Nigeria, TAN, yesterday, shut down commercial activities in
major markets across Lagos as a result of its mega rally convened for the People’s
Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, President Goodluck Jonathan. The event, which held at the National Stadium, attracted
people from all parts of the state including representatives of professional
groups, traders and artisans.
Speaking at the forum,
National Vice Chairman of TAN, Dr Ifeanyi Ubah said the gathering was
convened to tell Nigerians that there is no vacancy in Aso Rock till 2019.
He further said that
his group would not spare anything to ‘’liberate the people of Lagos State.’’
Similarly, the PDP
governorship candidate in the state, Mr Jimi Agbaje promised to run a fair
and open administration, adding that everybody irrespective of tribe and
religion would have a say in his government.
Agbaje also urged
Lagosians not to cast their vote for the APC, adding that PDP is the only party
that is interested in the welfare of Nigerians.
In his remark, General
Coordinator of the groups at the rally, Chief Somtochukwu Anaeli,
said TAN has provided direction for Nigerians at a very critical time.
Anaeli said the turnout
was an indication that the state is supportive of President Jonathan’s
re-election bid.
President of Igbo Youths
Lagos, Comrade Emeka Agbo commended Ubah for mobilizing Igbo for Jonathan,
adding that all Igbo are behind the PDP’s aspiration of wining the
governorship polls in the state.
Also, Mr. Ben Chukwukelu,
the leader of Anambra Community in Lagos said that all the 177 community
associations in the state supportive of the President’s re-election bid.
The crowd later moved out
of the National Stadium on a street to street sensitization march along the
busy Ikorodu road and some major streets in the neighborhood.
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