Akinwunmi Ambode

Akinwunmi Ambode

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Akinwunmi Ambode is a Nigerian politician and former Governor of Lagos State, serving from 2015 to 2019. He is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and has been involved in various initiatives to improve infrastructure and public services in Lagos. Recently, he was engaged in a peace mission convened by President Bola Tinubu to address the ongoing crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly.

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Former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, shut down the dumpsite in March 2018, citing the danger it posed to residents and traders living within the area.

Disease Fears Mount Amid Lagos Waste Cris
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-06-21
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Akinwunmi Ambode strengthened LASAMBUS during his tenure as governor.

Lagos Ambulance System Failing? Lives at Risk
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-07-13
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Akinwunmi Ambode was involved in discussions to resolve the leadership crisis in Lagos.

Lagos lawmakers reject Obasa, insist Meranda remains speaker
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-02-27
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Notably former governors of Osun, Ogun and Lagos states, Akinwunmi Ambode had a series of meetings last weekend.

I’ve resumed as Lagos Assembly Speaker, says Obasa
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-02-27
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Akinwunmi Ambode is also a former governor involved in the meetings to address the assembly crisis.

BREAKING: Obasa storms Lagos Assembly
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-02-27
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Akinwunmi Ambode is a Chief and former governor who was part of the meeting to resolve the Assembly crisis.

Meranda may step down as Akande panel shortlists seven
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-02-25
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Akinwunmi Ambode was among the former governors present at the meeting regarding the Lagos State Assembly crisis.

Tinubu engages Akande, Osoba, others on peace mission
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-02-24
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