We want to take a moment to sincerely thank the leadership of the APC in Lagos State for giving our sister, Hon. Mrs. Maureen Chika Ashara, the opportunity to serve as the Deputy Vice Chairman of Amuwo Odofin. This chance means a lot—not just to her, but to all of us, especially the Igbo community here in Amowu Odofin. Who among us felt that sense of inclusiveness?

Hon. Mrs. Maureen Chika Ashara has shown us what true leadership genuinely looks like. Since she took on her role, she has worked tirelessly with honesty, fairness, and integrity. She has earned the trust of many community leaders, stakeholders, and ordinary residents alike. She listens, cares, and acts for the good of all, regardless of where they come from—creating a leadership truly rooted in service and inclusiveness.

Recently, in a meeting with Igbo stakeholders—including local leaders, traders, community heads, and youth representatives—we all strongly agreed on one thing: Hon. Mrs. Maureen Chika Ashara deserves a second chance to serve. We believe she is the right person to continue representing our community’s interests and hopes, and to further uplift our people.

To clarify our position, our Igbo group—the Amuwo Odofin Chapter of the Igbo Stakeholders Forum—remains the recognised voice of Ndigbo in this area. Our support for Hon. Mrs. Maureen Chika Ashara has been steady and unwavering.

We also kindly remind the APC leadership in Lagos to focus on engaging with genuine community leaders—people like Hon Maureen Ashara—whose influence is rooted in real community trust and support.

It is vital that those who work with us truly understand our people’s needs and aspirations, rather than engaging with individuals whose influence lacks genuine backing or who are only after personal gains.

We are not asking for support as a favour, but see it as a necessary step—a way to truly give our Igbo community a stronger voice and a clearer sign of inclusion. Leadership is not only her right; it’s a vital opportunity for our community to be heard, respected, and fairly represented.

During a recent press conference, many respected community leaders spoke passionately on her behalf, urging APC to give Hon. Mrs. Maureen Chika Ashara another chance. These leaders, and many others, believe she has proven herself capable and committed in her first term, and that she should be allowed to do even more in her second.

Spokespersons who spoke in her favour include:

• Greg Azubogu, Chair of Chair all Estate in  Amuwo Odofin LGA  and chairman of Lilly Estate
• Chief Onyebuchi Anoka, Chairman of Apple Estate
• Lady Lillian Ihionu, Market Women Leader
• Tony Oforma (Udoka Nnewi), APC chieftain, Amuwo Odofin LGA,
• Chief Godfrey  Ogbodo, Chairman Ndigbo In APC (Authentic ), Lagos State, Amuwo Odofin Chapter.
• Prince Kalu, APC Leader in Amuwo Odofin
• Chief Osigwe, Former Chairman and President of Festac
• Otuonye Emma, Chairman Emeritus of Ohaneze Ndigbo Amuwo Odofin
• Hon. Joseph Nzelu, President of Ndi Trade Fair
• Mrs. Christiana Osuagw,u Representative from the widows four,m Amwowu Ododin LGA
• Mrs. Nonye Odemena, Secretary of Ndi-Imo Lagos

They all agree—Mrs. Ashara has proven herself ready to continue serving our community. Her leadership is a golden opportunity to promote inclusiveness, fairness, and progress, not just for her but for all of us.

Attached here, are endorsement letters from different groups

Let’s be clear: the Amuwo Odofin Chapter of the Igbo Stakeholders Forum remains the true voice of Ndigbo in this area, and our support for Maureen Ashara remains strong.

We also remind the APC leadership that it’s important to work with real community leaders—those who truly understand and represent our people’s needs, rather than individuals who lack genuine community backing.

Once again, we boldly ask APC to support Hon. Mrs. Maureen Chika Ashara in her bid for a second term. Her continued service will not only be a personal achievement but a great step forward for our community, our culture, and our shared future.

Let us all come together once again—stand united—so we can give her this opportunity. She has the heart, the experience, and the dedication to keep doing good, representing us, and lifting our community in Amuwo Odofin.

Thank you, APC Lagos State, for your past support. We sincerely ask that you consider giving Hon. Mrs. Maureen Chika Ashara this second chance, as we all walk toward 2027, let’s stand together, united for a future, supporting the man of the people, our President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, second tenure for a fulfilled mandate.

With gratitude and hope,
Ndigbo Amuwo Odofin / Ohaneze Lagos