President Bola Tinubu has met with former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The meeting comes after both men met at the state reception organized for President Tinubu by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on June 29.
During the meeting, Tinubu publicly acknowledged Ambode’s presence, saying,“I’m glad to see Ambode. Thank you Akin!”
The meeting in Abuja is believed to be the final reconciliation between both men after they reportedly fell out over Ambode’s inability to get a second-term ticket in 2019.
While Tinubu publicly insisted he had nothing against Ambode as the decision to remove him was that of the party members, many believed that the woes of the former governor were as a result of his falling out with his erstwhile mentor and political godfather.
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The perceived return of Ambode to the mainstream of Lagos politics reportedly began with Sanwo-Olu’s visit to his predecessor’s home to celebrate his 60th birthday on June 14.
Tinubu is reportedly considering Ambode for an appointment in his government, with the Friday meeting believed to be an avenue to conclude discussions on it.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
