Former governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode, has made a
remarkable return to the frontline politics – he (Ambode) 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 over four years
ago as Governor.
Acknowledging Ambode’s presence at the event, Tinubu said, “. I’m glad to see Ambode. Thank you Akin!”
By Popular Demand …. Former Governor @AkinwunmiAmbode greets Mr President @officialABAT ….. 🇳🇬🥇♾️ pic.twitter.com/7akGqft7iB
— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) June 29, 2023
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.
Tinubu had on Tuesday, returned to Lagos after seven-day
trip abroad.
Recall that there were speculations over strained
relationship between the incumbent Governor, Sanwo-Olu and his immediate
predecessor, Ambode over the controversial manner he (Ambode) 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.
The Grand Reception had in attendance prominent
personalities, which included: Deputy Governor, Dr Femi Hamzat, Senate
President, Godswill Akpabio, Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass,
Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, chairman of Nigeria
Governor’s Forum, NGF, And Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq,
former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola and Minister of Works and
Housing, former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, Business magnate, Aliko Dangote, Abia State
Governor, Alex Otti, former Delta State Governor, James Ibori, Tajudeen Olusi,
chairman Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council, GAC. All Progressives
Congress, APC, chieftains, among others.
We ‘ll work together
to make Nigeria work
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.
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 Nigeria
people. On the economy, we need to take the steps to stop the bleeding of our fathers’
resources and the speedy action on fuel subsidy. 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 neighbouring countries. We can’t just afford the fuel subsidy
and is 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 open door policy
that will save Nigeria from the brink to a resilient economy.
“We have to make Nigeria work again. You will see reward in
this country, we will prosper fir 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.
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