18th January, 2011
The Lagos State chapter of Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, Secretariat was like a ranch yesterday as scores of cattle were seen grazing on the field.
Over 300 cows were brought into the secretariat in batches by trailers while the place was bubbling as the party and its teeming members across Lagos plan for the celebration of the just concluded primaries.
As at yesterday evening, the number of cows in the secretariat far outnumbered human beings there.
Some party faithful turned herdsmen as they pursue the cows from one place to another.
P.M.NEWS gathered that the cows were bought by the party secretariat as part of the victory celebration for holding successful primaries, although a few of the positions are being challenged by some stalwarts.
A chieftain of the party told our reporter that the cows were meant to be shared to the various ACN wards in Lagos State, with each ward getting a cow and N100, 000 to celebrate the successful conclusion of the primaries.
A party chieftain was seen with a list of people that will receive the cow gift and was seen calling some of the ward leaders on phone that their cows were now ready for collection.
Over 20 vehicles were also seen at the party secretariat waiting to convey the cows to their owners after they had been shared.
As the cows were brought into the secretariat, they were shared and taken away by party leaders who brought hired vehicles.
The Lagos ACN concluded its House of Assembly and National Assembly primaries last Thursday.
— Kazeem Ugbodaga
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