Former governor of Lagos Akinwunmi Ambode paid a courtesy visit to his successor Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday at the government house in Alausa, Ikeja. The visit is Ambode’s first to the government house since his loss to Sanwo-Olu in the APC governorship primary in 2019.....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
Ambode, who governed Lagos from 2015 to 2019, was the first governor of the state to serve just one term since the return of democracy in 1999. Sanwo-Olu said on social media that they discussed “the future of Lagos and building on the solid foundation already in place”. “Today, I welcomed my brother and predecessor, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, back to Lagos House on a courtesy visit,” he wrote. “Our conversation centred around the future of Lagos and building on the solid foundation already in place. I value his perspective as we all work together to ensure that Lagos remains on the path of growth and development.” Ambode lost the primary election after reportedly falling out with President Bola Tinubu, who is regarded as the godfather of Lagos politics.
After losing the primary, Ambode went under the radar and was rarely seen at public functions.
However, last year, he began making reconciliatory moves.
In June 2023, Sanwo-Olu attended the private party hosted to celebrate Ambode’s 60th birthday at the former governor’s residence.
