According to the report from the Punch, the Lagos State Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tai Benedict highlighted the significant role that non-indigenous residents play in shaping Lagos State and contributing to its development......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
He criticized the ruling party for its mistreatment of non-indigenous people, despite having many non-indigenous members within its own ranks, including its leader, who is rumored to be a non-indigene.
He expressed his belief that the current situation is driven by political motivations, particularly the desire to secure electoral victories.
He remained optimistic that positive changes would eventually take place in both Nigeria and Lagos State, leading to improved conditions for non-indigenous residents.
He said, “We have a lot of non-indigenes in Lagos State that make the state to be what it is today. Unfortunately, in their party, we also have a lot of non-indigenes, but they are maltreating non-indigenes. Also, they have a lot of non-indigenes in their party and their cabinet. We even learnt that the governor (Sanwo-Olu) is not from Lagos State. Yet, they are maligning, and maltreating non-indigenes all in the name of trying to win elections. I know that sooner than later, things will change in Nigeria; things will change in Lagos State.”