Former Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode, has made a remarkable return to politics after he served his tenure as Governor ended in 2019. He broke the jinx on Thursday after meeting President Bola Tinubu in Lagos.
The duo met at a reception organised by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu in honour of Tinubu. Ambode’s presence at the event marked the first time he would be visiting Sanwo-Olu at state House since he left office as Governor. Acknowledging Ambode’s presence at the event, Tinubu said, “I’m glad to see Ambode. Thank you Akin!”
The event was held to welcome Tinubu, who was visiting the State for the first time as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria during the Sallah break.
It will be recalled that there were speculations over strained relationship between the incumbent Governor, Sanwo-Olu and his immediate predecessor, Ambode, over the controversial manner he was displaced as Governor, denying him of a second term in office. Also, Sanwo-Olu, recently visited Ambode in his Epe residents on the ocassion of his birthday where they exchanged pleasantries.
Meanwhile, President Tinubu has stressed the need for Governors across Party lines to work with his administration at the Federal level to make Nigeria work again for the upcoming children and future of the country. Tinubu, while addressing the gathering, expressed his gratitude for the sincere support and trust they reposed in him before, during and after the elections.
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