Former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, made a significant visit to his successor, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Lagos House in Ikeja on Monday, August 12, 2024. The visit marks the first time Ambode has been publicly involved in state affairs since his one-term administration ended in May 2019.
In a tweet, Governor Sanwo-Olu shared photos of the meeting, emphasizing that their discussion focused on the future of Lagos and the importance of building on the existing foundation for the state’s continued growth and development. The meeting is seen as a possible reconciliation, indicating that any previous political rift between the two leaders might have been resolved.
Ambode had previously distanced himself from Lagos politics after his loss to Sanwo-Olu in the 2019 Lagos All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election, where he was defeated by a significant margin. The meeting is viewed as a positive step towards collaboration for the progress of Lagos State.