Former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is set to have a crucial meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja this Friday.
This meeting holds significant importance as it marks a potential reconciliation between the two former Lagos State Governors. Reports have it that their relationship soured when Ambode failed to secure a second-term ticket in 2019.
The meeting comes on the heels of their public encounter during a state reception for Tinubu organized by current Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on June 29.
During the event, Tinubu publicly acknowledged Ambode’s presence and expressed his gratitude. This led to speculations that a reconciliation might be on the horizon.
News About Nigeria reports that Tinubu is contemplating appointing Ambode to a position in his government, and the upcoming meeting is seen as an opportunity to finalize these discussions.
It was in the direct primary election held across the state that Ambode lost the ticket of the All Progressives Congress to Sanwo-Olu, with Tinubu maintaining that the decision to remove Ambode was made by party members.
Governor Sanwo-Olu played a pivotal role in initiating the reconciliation between Ambode and Tinubu, which eventually led to Ambode’s return to mainstream politics.
The meeting at the Presidential Villa is anticipated to bring closure to the rift between the two influential figures, further fueling speculation about Ambode’s potential appointment in Tinubu’s government.
As political dynamics continue to unfold, all eyes will be on this meeting as it could shape the future of both Ambode and Tinubu in Nigerian politics.
