Former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has dismissed reports linking him to a governorship bid under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the claims as a baseless attempt to distract him and mislead the public.
Ambode, in a statement on Saturday, reaffirmed his “absolute and unshakable loyalty” to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whom he described as his “leader and mentor.”
“I wish to publicly reaffirm my loyalty to the APC, the party under which I had the privilege of serving Lagos State as governor in 2015, and to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a tireless champion for Nigeria’s progress,” he said.
“Let it be clear: I stand solidly with President Tinubu and the APC as we work to secure victory in 2027 and continue delivering the dividends of democracy to Nigerians.”
The former governor urged APC members and Nigerians to ignore “political distractions” and focus on unity ahead of the next general elections.
Backing Ambode’s position, the Ambode Volunteers, led by Balogun Hameed, condemned the online publication alleging an ADC ticket plan as “a calculated attempt by political blackmailers masquerading as journalists to malign a loyal party man.”
The group noted that despite losing the APC ticket in 2019, Ambode had remained committed to the party and supportive of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.
“For the avoidance of doubt, ADC is not, and cannot be, a vehicle for Mr. Ambode’s 2027 ambition.
“The APC remains his political home,” the group stated, adding that the rumours were being spread by “mischief-makers unsettled by his growing popularity.”
They urged Lagos residents to ignore the speculation and instead prepare for the 2027 polls by obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
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