Former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is currently meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa amid speculations surrounding the latter’s unreleased ministerial list.
Ambode’s meeting with President Tinubu comes after their last meeting at the state reception organized for him by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on 29 June.
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 14 June.
However, there are speculations that Ambode is one of the top favourites for a position and a seat in President Tinubu’s cabinet.
The meeting between the duo is perceived to be a conclusive conversation on the appointment of Ambode for a ministerial position.
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During the meeting, Tinubu publicly acknowledged Ambode’s presence, saying: “I’m glad to see Ambode. Thank you Akin!”
According to an insider, the meeting in Abuja would be the final reconciliation between both men after they fell out over Ambode’s inability to get a second term ticket in 2019.
Ambode who was then Lagos Governor lost the ticket of the All Progressives Congress to Sanwo-Olu in a direct primary election conducted across the State.
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 then Governor’s woes was as a result of his falling out with his erstwhile mentor and political godfather.