Cynthia Ezegwu
A political support group, the Ambode Comeback Crusaders, has called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to consider former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, as the party’s candidate in the 2027 governorship election.
In an open letter dated September 28 and addressed to the APC National Chairman and the Lagos State Chairman, the group’s convener, Abiodun Fashola, described Ambode as a proven leader whose first term in office between 2015 and 2019 was marked by notable achievements in infrastructure, public transportation, and healthcare.
The letter stated that Ambode’s financial expertise helped strengthen Lagos as a leading economic hub, while his inclusive style of governance made him a “leader who listens to stakeholders and the populace.”
“As you deliberate on candidates for the upcoming elections, I urge you to consider the broader implications of Ambode’s second term. His proven track record and vision for the future align seamlessly with APC’s commitment to progress and development,” the letter read in part.
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The group maintained that returning Ambode to office would “propel Lagos into a new era of prosperity and innovation” while reinforcing the APC’s image as a party of progress.
Copies of the letter were also sent to President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, and other stakeholders in the state.
Ambode, a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, succeeded Babatunde Fashola as governor in 2015. However, he was denied a second-term ticket in 2019 after losing the APC primary to the incumbent governor, Sanwo-Olu.