…outcome of meeting is undisclosed
…speculation high on Ambode getting an appointment at the federal level
The former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The President and one of his successors in Lagos were locked in a meeting for some minutes, but the outcome remained unknown as the former Governor didn’t address the media on his way out.
However, the recent meeting is coming after President Tinubu met with Ambode at the state reception organised for him by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on June 29.
Tinubu publicly acknowledged Ambode’s presence, saying, “I’m glad to see Ambode. Thank you Akin!” during the meeting.
Earlier reports indicate that the meeting 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.
It was gathered that Tinubu is reportedly considering Ambode for an appointment in his government, with the Friday meeting believed to be an avenue to conclude discussions on that.
Recall that the return of Ambode to the mainstream of Lagos politics and to the Tinubu political empire began with Sanwo-Olu’s visit to his predecessor’s home to celebrate his 60th birthday on June 14.
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, it was said that the then governor’s failure to get the ticket of the APC was a result of his falling out with his erstwhile mentor and political godfather.
Also, the Nigerian leader received in audience Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, in the State House.
