The Ambode Support Group (ASG) held its first Local Government Coordinators’ meeting with the State Director-General and State Executive today, February 6, 2025. The meeting, which commenced promptly at 10:00 AM, was opened with prayers led by Lady Evangelist Esther Olawoye, the Ikorodu Local Government Coordinator.
Following the prayers, Hon. Seyi Bamgbade, the State Director-General of the Ambode Support Group, addressed the gathering. In his speech, he emphasized that the primary purpose of the meeting was to strategize towards bringing back former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in 2027, a mission fully known and acknowledged by the principal himself.
Hon. Bamgbade clarified that the Ambode Support Group serves as the umbrella body for all groups supporting the former governor. He explained that while there are numerous groups working in Ambode’s interest, all of them must report to the ASG to ensure proper coordination and unity of purpose.
He urged all Local Government Coordinators to return to their respective areas and begin mobilization efforts, stressing that the journey towards 2027 had officially begun. However, he warned against the use of political party logos, symbols, or banners at this stage, instructing that such decisions would be made at the appropriate time.
The Director-General emphasized that the ASG represents the broader society that will support Ambode when the time comes. He reiterated that the group’s primary objective is to engage new members, particularly non-politicians, noting that the political class had failed them during the last presidential election.
Hon. Bamgbade also hinted at the upcoming registration of a new members into political party, urging coordinators to mobilize people to participate when the process begins. He further encouraged them to ensure mass voter registration when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commences the exercise.
“When the time comes and a party settles for Ambode as its governorship candidate, we will be his foot soldiers,” he declared. He concluded by directing all coordinators to return to their local governments and appoint officials to strengthen the structure of the ASG at the grassroots level.
The meeting marked a significant step in the group’s renewed efforts to position Akinwunmi Ambode for a comeback in the 2027 gubernatorial elections.
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Pius Ade Babaleye Pab
Director of media and information
Ambode Support Groups
