2027: Group urges APC to field Ambode for Lagos gov

The Ambode Comeback Crusaders has appealed to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress to consider former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election in the state.

In an open letter dated September 28 and addressed to the APC National Chairman and Lagos State Chairman, the group’s convener, Abiodun Fashola, described Ambode as a proven leader whose first term in office from 2015 to 2019 delivered “exemplary leadership” in infrastructure, public transportation, and healthcare.

The letter argued that Ambode’s financial expertise strengthened Lagos as a leading economic hub, while his inclusive approach to governance positioned him as “a leader who listens to stakeholders and the populace.”

“As you deliberate on candidates for the upcoming elections, I urge you to consider the broader implications of Ambode’s second term. His proven track record and vision for the future align seamlessly with APC’s commitment to progress and development,” the letter read in part.

The group maintained that bringing back Ambode would “propel Lagos into a new era of prosperity and innovation” while reinforcing APC’s image as a party of progress.

The letter was copied to President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila, Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and other stakeholders in the state.

Ambode, a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, succeeded Babatunde Fashola as governor in 2015 but was denied a second-term ticket in 2019 after losing the APC primary to Sanwo-Olu. (Punch)