PDP condemns protest against Ambode at Lagos Assembly
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has condemned the recent protest at the state House of Assembly, calling for the probe of former Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode. A statement by Mr Taofik Gani, Lagos PDP spokesperson on Thursday in Lagos, said that the protest lacked sincerity of purpose and obviously calculated at embarrassing the immediate past governor. A group, under the aegis of the Lagos Youth Vanguard, led Rasak Olokooba, and Ibrahim Ekundina, had on Tuesday stormed the Lagos Assembly, demanding a probe of the former governor. “Disturbing is the tendency of such protests to overheat the polity and
Tinubu Kicks, Disagrees With Buhari As Ambode Listed For Ministerial Position
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwajo Bola Tinubu is presently in fresh disagreement with President Buhari over the move to appoint Ambode as the Minister who will represent Lagos-State, Starnews has learnt. According to a top civil servant working with presidency, President Buhari has constantly rejected the recommendations from Tinubu for the Ministerial appointment of Lagos State. The source hinted Starnews that Buhari insisted on listing the immediate past Governor of Lagos State, Akinwumi Ambode for the slot, a decision that did not go down well with the National Leader of the party. This had resulted to
Ambode hands over to Sanwo-Olu 24 hours before inauguration
With less than 24 hours to Wednesday’s inauguration, the outgoing Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has handed over the reins of leadership to the incoming governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Deputy Governor-elect, Dr Obafemi in a private meeting held at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. In a post-meeting briefing held with State House correspondents, the Governor-elect said Ambode offered him useful advice as well as state documents that contained his administration’s exploits, achievements, among others, in the last four years. Farewell Address By His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, At The End Of His Administration As Governor Of Lagos State
Breaking: Ambode Commissions Ferry Terminal, Ilaje-Bariga Road
In furtherance of the inter-modal transportation system of Lagos State Government, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode On Tuesday commissioned the ultra-modern ferry terminal and new access road in Ilaje-Bariga area of the Lagos-State. Starnews reports that the ferry terminal and the newly upgraded road were part of the initiatives of Governor Ambode’s administration to further scale up the integrated transportation initiative of the State Government aimed at ensuring seamless connectivity within the State. The terminal situated at the tail end of the upgraded Ilaje Road which provides access to the terminal from Akoka Road, abuts the lagoon front facing the Third Mainland
Reject Corrupt Practices, Tribalism –Osinbajo Urges Nigerians
As thousands of Nigerians convened at the headquarters of Deeper Life Bible Church (DLBC), Gbagada, Lagos, yesterday, the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, urged all the people of Nigeria “to refuse corruption which has eaten deep into the fabrics of the country.” Also, amid diverse challenges tearing Nigeria apart, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has urged religious leaders across the country to intensify for God’s intervention and restoration of hope in the future of Nigeria. The two leaders gave the admonition at an inter-denominational service organised by the Lagos State Government to mark Nigeria’s 58th independence anniversary at the
BREAKING: Ambode Accepts Defeat, Congratulates Sanwo-Olu
Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of Lagos state, has accepted his loss of the gubernatorial primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC), congratulating Babajide Sanwo-Olu, winner of the exercise. More to follow…
BREAKING: Ambode Regains Hope As NWC Cancels Lagos APC Primaries
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has regained hope as the National Working Committee of the All Progressive Congress sent from Abuja to monitor the party’s governorship primary in Lagos State has nullified the exercise held across the 20 local government areas of the state on Tuesday. According to the Punch, the Chairman of the committee, Mr. Clement Ebri, who addressed the press around 4.30pm at Protea Hotel, Alausa, said the election could not have held because the committee was still expecting the list of representatives of one of the two aspirants. The primary is being contested by Babajide Sanwo-Olu
2019: 31 Political Parties Endorse Ambode’s Reelection Bid
The People’s Trust (PT), a new mega party nationally led by Olisa Agbakoba, human rights advocate, and Abduljalil Tafawa Balewa, son of former prime minister of Nigeria, has endorsed Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of Lagos state, for 2019. Thirty other political parties endorsed the governor and offered him their tickets for 2019. Ambode is currently facing stiff opposition within the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement on Friday, Segun Obe, publicity secretary of PT, said Ambode should be encouraged to consolidate on the great development he has started in Lagos “Ambode has proven to be a wizard of development in Lagos, therefore
