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Sanwo-Olu Fights Ambode

The bitter war between Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State and governor-elect, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has taken a fresh dimension.

Insiders in the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) squealed to us that Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Ambode are not on talking terms despite being members of the same party.

Insiders added that since Sanwo-Olu won the governorship election, he has refused to visit Ambode or acknowledged his role in his acceptance speech after being declared winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

A top source within the APC said;

“I’m aware that both men have not had any meaningful discussion on the transition process since the outcome of the election. The frosty relationship between the two men is not healthy for the development of the state, the party and its supporters.”

“Despite the impression being created that all is well, there is still a great division in the camp of Ambode and Sanwo-Olu and this might impact negatively on the hand-over process if not quickly resolved.”

“In the spirit of sportsmanship, it is unfair for Sanwo-Olu not to acknowledge the role played by Ambode in his victory. Can you imagine that Sanwo-Olu has refused to pay him a courtesy visit since his victory?  That is not how to play progressive politics.

“Even in Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has visited Governor Abiola Ajimobi despite belonging to different political parties.  It is not about the two individuals, it is about the progress and development of the state.”

“Even in his victory speech, Sanwo-Olu did not made mention of Ambode. Yet, he praised Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Adams Oshiomhole and others. It would have been better if he didn’t mention any names at all.”

“To be frank, Ambode made some mistakes which contributed to his travails. Some of the mistakes have been documented in the media and I think Sanwo-Olu should learn from these and not make the same mistakes in his tenure.”

“A lot of things happened before the elections, which caused tension here and there.  We are all humans. You don’t expect Ambode to be happy with the way he was treated and denied a second term ticket.”

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