Tag: Ambode
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Adekunle Gold in tears as dad becomes Permanent secretary
Afro-fusion artiste, Adekunle Gold is a happy man at the moment. The ‘Orente’ crooner took to his Instagram page to reveal that his dad, Mr Kosoko has been made a permanent secretary in the education sector. The singer shared a photo of his dad and the current Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode. Adekunle stated…
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2019: Sanwo-Olu denies Ambode’s rehabilitation allegations, explains visit to Gbagada General Hospital
The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday denied allegations levelled against him by the imcumbent governor, Akinwunmi Ambode that he (Sanwo-Olu) was unfit to rule the state. Sanwo-Olu, who spoke on Sunrise Daily, a live programme of Channels Television, on Wednesday morning, was responding to claims by incumbent…
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Why Ambode’s commissioner resigned, dumped our party – APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress says it had always known that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s commissioner, Olawale Olowo, who defected to the Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday, was a mole for the opposition party. The Publicity Secretary of Lagos APC, Mr. Joe Igbokwe, said Oluwo, who has since resigned from his position…
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APC crisis: ‘Babylon is falling’ says Jimi Agbaje on defection of Ambode’s commissioner
Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, have hailed the defection of the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Wasiu Oluwo, to the PDP. Agbaje said the decision of the commissioner to resign his position and his membership of the All Progressives Congress was due to the failure of the ruling…
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Lagos remains preferable destination for leisure, entertainment in Africa -Ambode
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Thursday said that Lagos State would remain creative to retain the ranking of being the preferable destination for business, leisure and entertainment in Africa. Ambode said this in his opening address at the 2nd International Drink Festival held at the Balmoral Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island,…
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Sanwo-Olu’ll not abandon ongoing projects in Lagos – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday assured that the Governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State for the 2019 general elections, Babajide Sanwo-Olu will not abandon ongoing projects but rather complete and build on the enduring legacies already put in place by his administration. Ambode, who said this while inaugurating an…
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Ambode confident of Buhari, Sanwo-Olu victory in 2019
Lagos state governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said he is confident of victory for president Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate Babajide Sanwo-Olu in next year’s general election at state and federal levels. Ambode lost the APC governorship primaries in Lagos State to Sanwo-Olu in October. Despite his failed attempt, Ambode…
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Impeachment: Ambode's action will determine his fate, says Lagos Speaker
Mudashiru Obasa, speaker of the Lagos state house of assembly, says the action of Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of the state, will determine if he would be impeached. According to NAN, Obasa said this at plenary while responding to reports on the plots to oust the governor. The speaker reportedly said if the house arrives at…
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Impeachment rumours of Ambode unfounded – Governor's ally Read
A source close to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has dismissed the rumours of impeachment threats that has dominated the Lagos political scene in the last one week. Speaking to ThisDay, the unnamed source who is a member of the Lagos state cabinet, said the governor has consistently been preaching a message of forgiveness and unity after…
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Buhari to party members: Emulate Ambode, don't abandon APC after defeat
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to all the aspirants who lost out in the primary elections of the All Progressives Congress (APC) not to abandon the party. In a statement by Garba Shehu, his spokesman, the president pleaded with them to demonstrate the spirit of sportsmanship. He advised the aspirants to learn from Akinwunmi Ambode,…