Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a Christian group has drummed support for the former governor of Lagos State, Akinwumi Ambode, saying a leader like him is needed to continue the transformational campaign he started in the state.
Ambode, a former Accountant General in the state, was the governor between 2015-2019 when he lost the ticket of his party, the APC under controversial circumstances, leading to the election of Babajide Sanwo-Olu
However, the former governor has continued to receive calla to join in the 2027 governorship election.
The latest is coming from a Christian group, North Central Christian Forum (NCCF) Lagos State chapter, which says the four-year tenure of Ambode was one of the most remarkable since return to democracy in 1999.
In a statement on Saturday, the Lagos State Chapter Chairman of NCCF, Pastor Timothy Zakari at a Xmas Carol said a humane and compassionate leader is needed in Lagos, especially someone like Ambode who has a deep understanding of Lagos and its peculiar challenges.
He said, “We have seen leaders come to the stage and left, but former governor Ambode remains a delight to most Lagosians on the account of several life-changing initiatives he embarked upon, especially in the area of human capital development and capacity building.
“He provided platforms for our young people to learn skills that will make them not just employable, but employers of labour. Today, the fruit is those initiatives are felt across families in Lagos.
“He made a huge investment in Lagos infrastructure, leading to a massive decongestion traffic in the commercial city. Transportation that has remained a source of concern received a boost under Ambode as the waterways have been made safer for our people to move freely and transport their goods”, he stated.
He therefore called on the governing APC to give Ambode right of first refusal for the party’s ticket as a result of his loyalty to the party, Lagos State government and His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Christian group said a vote for Ambode will reset Lagos in a path of higher progress.
It also said that re-electon Ambode as governor of in Lagos will be of immense boost for President Bola Tinubu’s second term bid.
