Former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has formally announced his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State, while also pledging his full support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Ambode made the declaration in Badagry during a sensitization programme on Permanent Voter Card (PVC) registration, where he called on Lagosians to actively prepare for the upcoming polls.
Call for Voter Mobilisation
Speaking through the Director-General of the Tinubu-Ambo Support Group, Dr. Seyi Bamigbade, the former governor urged residents to prioritize voter registration and ensure they collect their PVCs ahead of 2027.
“Our message is clear: no PVC, no voting. We believe both President Tinubu and Mr. Ambode represent continuity, progress, and people-focused governance,” Bamigbade told participants.
Endorsement of Tinubu
Ambode praised President Tinubu’s leadership at the national level, describing him as a visionary who has laid a strong foundation for Nigeria’s growth. He stressed that Tinubu deserved a second term to consolidate on his achievements.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has proven his capacity to lead this country with vision and courage. I call on Lagosians and Nigerians at large to ensure he gets a second term in 2027 so we can all continue to benefit from his progressive leadership,” Ambode said in his remarks.
His Personal Ambition
On his return bid for Lagos’ top seat, Ambode declared that he was once again offering himself for service, with what he described as a renewed vision to build on past gains and address the state’s present and emerging challenges.
The former governor, who served between 2015 and 2019 before being succeeded by the current governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, emphasized that his decision to recontest was driven by a commitment to people-centered governance and inclusive development.
Background
Ambode’s re-entry into Lagos politics is expected to stir conversations within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), given the dynamics of succession and intra-party alignments that shaped his exit from office in 2019. Political observers say his latest declaration could signal a realignment of forces ahead of 2027, particularly as he ties his ambition to Tinubu’s political structure and national leadership.
The sensitization exercise in Badagry is part of a broader grassroots mobilisation drive by the Tinubu-Ambo Support Group, which has vowed to engage communities across the state in preparation for the elections.
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