Former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has credited President Bola Tinubu’s administration as governor with laying the groundwork for Lagos’ economic growth, urging voters to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.
Titiansloaded reports that Ambode made the remarks on Thursday at the APC East Senatorial District rally held at Epe Recreational Ground, where he campaigned for Tinubu, the party’s Lagos governorship candidate, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, and other APC candidates.
He argued that the development policies pursued by Tinubu during his time as Lagos governor helped establish the state as a major centre for business and investment.
According to Ambode, the presence of leading financial institutions and corporate organisations in Lagos reflects the impact of the foundations laid under Tinubu’s leadership.
He described the president as a visionary leader whose decisions helped strengthen Lagos’ economic position and improve its appeal to investors.
Ambode used the rally to make a case for the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the party as a political platform with a consistent ideology and the experience required to govern.
He questioned the preparedness of opposition parties, particularly the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), arguing that they had yet to demonstrate the political depth needed to lead the country.
The former governor also criticised politicians who frequently change political affiliations, contrasting their movements with what he described as the APC’s commitment to its progressive principles.
He maintained that the ruling party was focused on implementing reforms that would eventually translate into economic prosperity for Nigerians.
Beyond his campaign message, Ambode appealed to Igbo residents in Lagos to regard the state as their home, noting that people should feel a sense of belonging wherever they live and build their livelihoods.
He encouraged Nigerians from different ethnic backgrounds to put aside divisions and recognise their shared interests in the communities where they reside.
Ambode said the political and economic future of Lagos depended on cooperation among its diverse residents, urging them to support the APC and its candidates at the polls.
The rally formed part of the party’s mobilisation activities as political groups prepare for the 2027 general elections.
