A political group in Lagos, the Ambode Comeback Crusaders has appealed to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress to consider former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election in the state.
The group’s convener, Abiodun Fashola, said this in an open letter dated September 28 and addressed to the APC National Chairman and Lagos State Chairman, as he described Ambode as a proven leader whose first term in office from 2015 to 2019 delivered “exemplary leadership” in infrastructure, public transportation, and healthcare.
He argued that Ambode’s financial expertise strengthened Lagos as a leading economic hub, while his inclusive approach to governance positioned him as “a leader who listens to stakeholders and the populace.”
The group maintained that bringing back Ambode would “propel Lagos into a new era of prosperity and innovation” while reinforcing APC’s image as a party of progress.
Recall that Ambode succeeded Babatunde Fashola as governor in 2015 but was denied a second-term ticket in 2019 after losing the APC primary to Sanwo-Olu.