Many Nigerians are delighted by the rumour that Akinwumi Ambode, the former governor of Lagos State, has defected to the Labour Party and will run for governor in 2023.
Ambode served as governor of Lagos State from 2015 to 2019, however according to PRIME 9JA ONLINE, he was unable to secure a second term. The current governor, Sanwo-Olu, who won the All Progressive Congress nomination, succeeded in unseating him.
Some Nigerians felt Ambode was kicked out of the political game because he refused to support his political godfather's bid, which is why he was unable to secure the APC nomination.
However, some internet users who are followers of the Labour Party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have embraced the rumour that the former APC chieftain has defected to the opposition party. As of the time this article was filed, Ambode has not yet confirmed this report, however several internet users responded to the news on social media. Below are their responses:
@deomonzed writes: “My dear brother and friend @AkinwunmiAmbode kindly confirm if this is true or fake news?”
@bright_lumen writes: “If Ambode accepts to pick Lagos Gubernatorial form. Labour Party- Presidency Labour Party – Lagos State. Like if you will want to see a new Nigeria like this!”
@SeniormanOA writes: “Sub ambode put jide for me.”
@CryptofixPunks writes: “If you missed Ambode come and Like and Rt.”
@bright_lumen writes: “If Ambode accept to pick Lagos Gubernatorial form. Labour Party- Presidency Labour Party – Lagos State. Like if you will want to see a new Nigeria like this!”
@Maveez7 writes: “Saanwo-olu the Erand boy, AKA boy-boy should just hands up because Ambo oooo Ambo will shut Lagos down physically, spiritually and socially. Iam speaking obediently.”
@Westjrn1 writes: “Akinwumi Ambode to Labour Party, here we go! Full agreement in place on the former APC candidate, four year deal with option for further season. #LabourParty Deal was already agreed between two parties last week. Now it’s all set to be done.”
@AFNewsNG writes: “It will be very interesting in Lagos if Ambode joins Labour Party It is already trending.”
@TheEagle1000 writes: “Dear @AkinwunmiAmbode We miss you dearly. You are super competent and vision driven. It’s unfortunate that a sanwo olu decided to take lagos plenty steps backward because of incompetence. Sanwo Olu is the Okezie Ikpeazu of Lagos. Period!”
@phychem11 writes: “If it’s true that Ambode will be contesting the Lagos state gubernatorial election under the Labour Party then he’ll surely win in a free and fair election.”
@TheoAbuAgada writes: “Ambode who was insulted and denigrated on for being a political lackey of Asiwaju when he was holding sway as governor of Lagos State has now been inducted into the sainthood as he plans to officially join the Saint Comrade Party. Lmao. APC lites.”
@SureboyPrecious writes: “If it’s true that Ambode is contesting in Lagos under Labour party, he will be surprised the numbers of votes he will get. Igbos who constitue about 40% of the population in Lagos will pull massive votes for him.”
@Dawa419 writes: “If someone can authoritatively confirm to me Ambode has decamped to Labour Party, musa go buy that pesin Buggatti tire rubber.”
@JosephOnuorah writes: “Good Morning Comrades and fellow Obidients As of this morning – the news spreading like wild fire that Gov Ambode has picked the gubernatorial ticket of LP for Lagos state is not correct. When the party finally decides on their Lagos flag bearer, we shall inform you all.”
@JackObinyan writes: “Dear @AkinwunmiAmbode please pick @NgLabour Gubernatorial ticket for Lagos, incase what I’m hearing is not true, do it, e get why!”