Ambode Urged to Embrace Political Retirement in Lagos

Akinwunmi Ambode, the former governor of Lagos, is being encouraged to accept political retirement after his exit from office in 2019. Various reports suggest he may seek a new political platform, with rumors linking him to the ADC and Labour Party; however, Ambode has consistently dismissed these claims.

Instead, he has opted to publicly endorse Bola Tinubu's ambitions for the 2027 presidency and reaffirm his commitment to the APC. The current political reality, particularly the consolidation of power around Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, indicates that Ambode's chances of returning to a significant political role are limited.

His four-year tenure was marked by notable achievements in urban transformation, but maintaining influence in Lagos requires ongoing alliances, which are perceived to be dormant without active engagement. The article suggests that a dignified withdrawal from frontline politics would preserve Ambode's reputation and contributions to the state's development, allowing him to avoid unnecessary conflicts in the current political order.