Akinwunmi Ambode | |
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 An Oil Painting of Akinwunmi Ambode | |
| 14th Governor of Lagos State | |
| In office 29 May 2015 – 29 May 2019 | |
| Deputy | Oluranti Adebule |
| Preceded by | Babatunde Fashola |
| Succeeded by | Babajide Sanwo-Olu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Akinwunmi Dapo Ambode 14 June 1963 Epe, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
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Akinwunmi Ambode ((); born 14 June 1963) is a Nigerian politician who served as governor of Lagos State from 2015 to 2019.[1] He was a civil servant for 27 years and a financial consultant before running for public office.[2]
Ambode ran for office of the Governor of Lagos State in April 2015 as a member of the All Progressives Congress, the state's ruling party.[3] He won the election, defeating second-place Jimi Agbaje of the Peoples Democratic Party by just 150,000 votes.[3] He began his tenure on 29 May 2015, succeeding Babatunde Fashola. In October 2018, Ambode lost the APC gubernatorial primary election to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, denying him the opportunity to run for a second term.[4] He eventually supported Sanwo-Olu's campaign that brought about a smooth transition in the state.
- ^ Television, Channels (12 April 2015). "Akinwunmi Ambode Wins Lagos Governorship Election". Channels Television. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ Adeeyo, Adewale (1 October 2017). "Ambode: A quiet but virtuoso performance". PM News.
- ^ a b Akinwunmi Ambode Wins Lagos Governorship Election, Channels TV, 2015-04-12. Accessed 2015-04-15.
- ^ "LAGOS GOVERNORSHIP TICKET: Ambode loses out as Tinubu is adamant". Vanguard News. 16 September 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2019.