Akinwunmi Ambode's 100 Days. The Shape Of Things To Come

It was just a few days after he was sworn into office on May 29. He was in Abuja for the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting when there were tanker fire explosions at the Idimu petrol station as well as a serious fire incident at Iyana Ipaja. He immediately took the next flight back to his state and headed for the scenes of the tragedies to personally empathise and share in the pain of the people. He gave instructions to provide immediate succour for the victims while he convened a meeting of petrol marketers to map out strategies to avoid future tanker explosions. This kind of decisive responsiveness has been a hallmark of Lagos State governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode’s governance style ever since his assumption of office 100 days ago.

Gov. Ambode Meets With Walmart C.E.O, They May Be Up To Something Economically Beneficial

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode met with Shelley Broader, the President & C.E.O. of Walmart - Europe, Middle East, Africa & Canada at Lagos House, Ikeja. She's responsible for the operations of Walmart in the mentioned region with 1,345 retail units and more than 285,000 associates.

Hopefully this meeting will mean they are cooking something for the Nigerian retail market. 

Gov Akinwunmi Ambode Creates Three Additional Ministries In Lagos

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State hit the ground running on Friday with the creation three offices to project his development plan for the state.

The governor, during his inaugural speech at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos, announced the creation of the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, Office of Overseas Affairs and Investment and Office of Civic Engagement.

Source: Channels TV

Akinwunmi Ambode Pays Prof. Osinbajo A Congratulatory Visit In Abuja

Gov-elect of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode visited Vice President-elect Prof. Yemi Osinbajo to formally congratulate him on his victory. Both of them have something to be ecstatic about anyway, they are both victor.

More pictures.

Akinwunmi Ambode Visits Former Lagos State Gov. Lateef Jakande

Akinwunmi Ambode, the governor-elect of Lagos state has been visiting the past governors of the state both military and democratic governors to personally invite them to his inauguration and seek their continuing support. He visited the Jakande's at home and they posed for a picture.

The Lagos State Governor elect, Akinwunmi Ambode, at the weekend paid courtesy visits to former governors of the state.
Those he visited include, Brigadier-General(rtd) Mobolaji Johnson, Real Admiral (rtd) Ndubuisi Kanu, Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe and the first elected civilian governor of the state, Alhaji Lateef Jakande.
Mr. Ambode said during his visit that he came to pay homage and to show appreciation for their support during and after the electioneering campaign. He solicited for their continued support, advice and prayers. He also formally invited them to his inauguration on May 29.
The former governors in turn prayed for the governor-elect, wished him well and assured him of their support. They also said they are always ready to play their fatherly role in the affairs of the state.

More Pictures Of Governor-elect Akinwunmi Ambode At Gov Rotimi Amaechi's Book Launch.

Lagos state Governor-elect Akinwunmi Ambode attended Rotimi Amaechi book launch in Lagos. Ambode since his victory as the Lagos State governor have not been seen much in public but he was at this launching to support his party member Gov. Amaechi.

The name of the book is 'Dynamics of Change: The Amaechi Years’, is a book Gov. Rotimi Amaechi, written by Dr. Chidi Amuta, edited by Dr. Yomi Ogunbiyi, with a foreward written by Professor Wole Soyinka. The event held at the Civic Centre, Lagos.

Lagos State Governor-elect Ambode Visits The Oba Of Lagos.

The Oba must be very happy now that his heart desire has come to past. Akinwunmi Ambode visited the king probably to thank him for the Igbo threats. lol *jokes*  It looks like they are they are in a deep conversation in the picture.

On a level though we seriously doubt whether Akinwunmi Ambode will be fully in-charge of his administration. We shall see!!   Another picture...

Sen. Obanikoro Is Questioning The Lagos State Gubernatorial Election.

When Obanikoro congratulated Ambode, we were surprise how come because that's not so Obanikoro. The former senator never cease to show his true colour. He has taken to the same twitter he used to congratulate Ambode to raise controversial issue about the result of the presidential election and the gubernatorial election in Lagos. In a controversial way, he ask - why the turn-out for the Presidential election was more than that of the gubernatorial election.  He then went back to say though international observers confirmed that turn-out for the gubernatorial election was low. If you know that why ask questions and try to instigate a political storm or unnesseary problem.

He further stated that his congratulatory message to Ambode doesn't mean the election is free and fair. Our question is why congratulate a fraudulent victor,  If he believes Ambode's victory was fraudulent he should have object from get go rather than congratulate him then reverse it. Mr Obanikoro is very confusing.  See his tweets

How did the total number of votes cast for the gubernatorial election in Lagos outnumber that of the presidential election? #MO
— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) April 13, 2015

Compared to the presidential election, fewer people came out to vote last Saturday in Lagos. International observers confirmed this. #MO
— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) April 13, 2015

That I congratulated Ambode should not be mistaken for the idea that the gubernatorial elections in Lagos were free and fair. #MO
— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) April 13, 2015

I congratulate @AkinwunmiAmbode on his election into the office of Governor of Lagos State. #MO
— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) April 13, 2015

Bola Tinubu Is Mad That APC Lost Five House Of Reps Seats To PDP.

APC party leader Bola Ahmed Tinubu is mad that the party leaders for losing 5 House of rep seats to PDP. During an emergency stakeholder and strategic meeting for the April 11 gubernatorial meeting, he expresses his disappointment and frustration in the party leaders.  

Ifa Eko you need to take a chill pill, the people have spoken, don't cry about it. The people spoke in your favour at the Federal anyway.  According to Tinubu..

 “You, the party leaders have disappointed us. For the first time, we lost five House of Representatives seats to the opposition party, this is unacceptable, a huge disappointment.Though in politics you win some you loose some You have failed. So
there is no excuse to fail this time.
“Also you did not come out in large number, were you afraid.? You have no cause to be
afraid as adequate security is on ground to protect you and your property. So don’t be intimidated by their sporadic shooting of guns meant to scare you away from doing your civic right. The Hausa communities had a very good and encouraging turn-out, we expect better performance this time.”

Vote APC For Your Own Interest President-elect Gen. Buhari Tells Igbos.

President-elect Gen. Buhari has appealed to Igbos in Lagos to vote for APC after the infamous death threat issued by the Oba Of Lagos, Oba Akiolu, that it will be in their best interest. He also stated his admiration for the present Lagos Governor, Gov. Fashola on his accomplishments and his strategic approach to sustain growth in the state.


His words in text below.

"I admire what your governor has done in terms of mobilising revenue to sustain Lagos development. I have a lot of respect for Governor Fashola for his hard work, commitment to the state and the country. There is no doubt that Lagos is a mini-Nigeria. We are all here and it has been mentioned by previous speakers that everybody (tribe) is adequately represented in Lagos. So, I assure you. If you vote for the continuity of APC in Lagos, you stand to gain more. It is in your interest that you vote for the APC. Please when you go home tell your neighbours, relatives and even the opposition to please bury the hatchet. Let them fall in line and vote the APC. When we were coming in our bus, Fashola told me how Lagos State had been spending to maintain the federal infrastructure here such as buildings, roads and other institutions. I had promised before that if I won the election and became the President, I would make Lagos my priority. Governor Fashola is already holding to me to that promise so I would like the incoming governor to listen carefully and make sure he makes me honour my undertaking.”

Vice President-elect. Prof Yemi Osinbajo  on the other hand campaigns for Akinwunmi Ambode as Lagos State governor in a video. He urge Lagosians to vote for the accountant has their new governor. 

A video posted by Aedan Asika (@aedanasika) on Apr 6, 2015 at 10:56am PDT

Buhari Campaigns For Akinwunmi Ambode And Endorses Him.

President-elect Muhammadu Buhari and possibly the most popular Nigerian right now, storm Lagos to campaign for Akinwunmi Ambode for the forth coming gubernatorial election. The President-elect met with Obasanjo at some point of his visit and Gov. Babatunde Fashola before proceeding to campaign for Ambode around Lagos. As we can see in the pictures they were well received by Lagosians.

Even LASTMA couldn't resist but to reach for the General on his tour bus. See more pictures.