Akinwunmi Ambode, a former governor of the state of Lagos, has made a stunning comeback to the political scene. On Thursday, after meeting President Bola Tinubu in Lagos, Ambode broke the curse.
The two met at Tinubu’s Grand Reception, which was hosted by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State.
Ambode visited Sanwo-Olu at the state house for the first time since leaving office as governor more than four years ago when he attended the function.
Tinubu acknowledged Ambode’s attendance at the occasion by saying, “. I’m pleased Ambode is here. I’m grateful, Akin.
During the Sallah break, the ceremony was conducted to welcome Tinubu, who was visiting the state for the first time in his capacity as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
On Tuesday, Tinubu arrived in Lagos following a seven-day journey overseas.
Remember that there were rumors of a poor relationship between the current governor, Sanwo-Olu, and his immediate predecessor, Ambode, due to the contentious way in which Ambode was ousted from office, preventing him from serving a second term.
On the occasion of Ambode’s birthday, Sanwo-Olu also recently paid a visit to him in his Epe residence, where they exchanged pleasantries.
Deputy Governor Dr. Femi Hamzat, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abass, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, Governor of Kwara State AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, Former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, and Senator Opey attended the Grand Reception Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress, or APC, among others.
Working together, we’ll make Nigeria function.
Meanwhile, President Tinubu has emphasized the necessity for governors to cooperate with his administration at the federal level, regardless of their political affiliation.
According to him, “This is a challenging time for us all and we must try our best to change it for the better. All I want to say here today is to say thank you all.
“Thank you for spreading the understanding to the Nigerian people. On the economy, we need to take the steps to stop the bleeding of our fathers’ resources and the speedy action on fuel subsidies. We had no choice.
“We are re-engineering the economy through effective control management of our resources in order to meet the obligations we owe Nigerians. We are on.
“Am assuring you (Governors) that we will be working with all of you and the 25 million Nigerians. We can not afford to go down the lane of being Father Christmas to the neighboring countries. We can’t just afford the fuel subsidy and are eating our foreign exchange, yes we can share our benefits.
“That’s why you elected me. you chose me to bring about necessary changes that will benefit not only you but your grandchildren and our tomorrow. We haven’t started.
“We have to re-engineer our fiscal system of the country. We have to practice true federalism. We will work together, run an open door policy that will save Nigeria from the brink of a resilient economy.
“We have to make Nigeria work again. You will see reward in this country, we will prosper for the sake of our children and the future of Nigeria. I’m glad to see Ambode. Thank you Akin!”
Earlier, the President had visited The Awujale of Ijebu Kingdom, Oba Sikiru Adetona and later Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III.
