The Lagos State Governor elect, Akinwunmi Ambode, at the weekend paid courtesy visits to former governors of the state. Those he visited include, Brigadier-General(rtd) Mobolaji Johnson, Real Admiral (rtd) Ndubuisi Kanu, Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe and the first elected civilian governor of the state, Alhaji Lateef Jakande. Mr. Ambode said during his that he came to […]
After being out of public glare, the Lagos State governor-elect, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode attended some public functions during the week. The governor-elect has been holding series of meetings with cross sections of the society, captains of industry, community and political leaders in what his aides described as preparing ground for providing effective and pragmatic leadership […]
The Governor-elect of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, was a Special Guest of Honour at the launching of a book titled, “Contemporary State Land Matters in Nigeria: The Case of Lagos State”, written by Alhaji Femi Okunnu(SAN). The event held at the Metropolitan Club in Victoria Island was chaired by the State Governor, Mr Babatunde Raji […]
The Governor-elect of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, made public appearance at the Funeral Service for the mother of the Anglican Bishop of Lagos, Bishop Adebola Ademowo. Mr. Ambode was one of the dignitaries who graced the occasion to pay their last respects to the lady who is renowned for her humility and service.
The Lagos state Governor-elect, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has inaugurated a transition committee to ensure a seamless transfer of power to his government. The committee is headed by the Deputy Governor-elect, Dr. (Mrs) Idiat Oluranti Adebule. Other members of the team are, Professor Ademola Abass, Mr. Babatunde Rotinwa, Mr. Fola Olalekan Lasisi, Mrs. Rafiquat Onabamiro, Mr. […]
Following two years of hard work, road shows, rallies, and issue-based politicking, the Governor-elect in Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode, has received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Mr. Ambode was declared winner of the governorship election on Sunday. The official presentation of Certificates of Return was held today at the […]
Akinwunmi Ambode, the Governor-elect of Lagos state, today joined other party leaders to reiterate their commitment to the welfare of the people. They gave this unanimous position while speaking to the media after a meeting at the Bourdillon abode of its National leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Ambode said, “The manifesto of our party, the APC, […]
Following the state-wide jubilation that marked the announcement of Akinwunmi Ambode as the Governor-elect of Lagos state yesterday, his supporters continued the celebration today at his Gbagada campaign office. Ambode polled 811, 994 votes to beat his main opponent, Jimi Agbaje of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who got 659,788 votes.
[ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY GOVERNOR-ELECT OF LAGOS STATE, MR. AKINWUNMI AMBODE. APRIL 12, 2015] FELLOW LAGOSIANS, yesterday, election day, History beckoned. Courage stood tall. Fairness and Justice raised their heads. Democracy blew its trumpet. You, the people, the electorate, answered its call by marching to a victory only you could achieve. You contested against an old […]