Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, welcomed his predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode, at the Lagos State House on Monday. This courtesy visit marks a pivotal moment in the political landscape of Lagos, highlighting a unified vision for the state’s continued growth and prosperity.
Gboyega Akosile, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), emphasizing the depth and importance of the discussions held between the two leaders.
He noted, “Today, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu received his predecessor in office, HE Akinwunmi Ambode, who came on a courtesy visit. The two leaders held a deep conversation around the development of Lagos State, her economic trajectory, and position as a socio-political stabiliser in the subregion.”
The meeting between Sanwo-Olu and Ambode, who served as the 14th Governor of Lagos State from 2015 to 2019, is particularly noteworthy. It represents not only a reconciliation but also a shared commitment to the future of Nigeria’s most populous state. Their discussions reportedly spanned various critical areas, including the state’s economic development, security, culture, and tourism.
Adding to the significance of the day, the reception organized in honor of President Bola Tinubu saw all four governors of Lagos State since 1999—Bola Tinubu, Babatunde Fashola, Akinwunmi Ambode, and Babajide Sanwo-Olu—gathered together publicly for the first time since Ambode left office in 2019. This rare convergence of leadership underlines the continued influence of Lagos State in Nigeria’s socio-political and economic arenas.
