Ambode's Comeback Halted by GAC Endorsement for 2027
Akinwunmi Ambode, the former Governor of Lagos State from 2015 to 2019, has not publicly confirmed his political comeback for the 2027 elections, despite speculation. The Governor's Advisory Council (GAC) has endorsed Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the preferred successor to current Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, which has halted Ambode's momentum.
Ambode has maintained a silent posture since losing the party ticket in 2019, reflecting on the lessons learned during his tenure. He has reportedly expressed readiness to serve Lagos again and reaffirmed his loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, pledging full support for Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid.
Analysts view this as a strategic move to rehabilitate his standing within the party leadership, particularly in his home base. The GAC's endorsement of Hamzat shifts the political landscape in Lagos, leaving Ambode's future uncertain as he navigates these developments.
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