Former governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has denied media reports that he has finalized plans to quit the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) and join the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition.
Ambode in a statement at the weekend through the Director General, Tinubu-Ambode Support Group, Seyi Bamigbade said he remains a member of the APC and has no intention to leave the party, calling on supporters to ignore the media report.
“Our attention has been drawn to a false and mischievous story circulating on social media, alleging that His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, former Governor of Lagos State, intends to contest for governor under the platform of the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC).
“We categorically state that this is fake news, purely a product of deliberate misinformation by rumour peddlers and political opportunists seeking to create needless tension. Mr. Ambode’s loyalty and support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) remain firm, unwavering, and non-negotiable.
“For the record, Mr. Ambode has never held any meeting, discussion, or consultation with the ADC or any other political party outside the APC on any political ambition”, the statement read in part.
Bamigbade urged those behind this “fabrication” to find more honourable pursuits rather than manufacturing what he called mischievous lies for cheap relevance.
He called on the public, particularly Lagosians to dismiss this, “baseless” claim and remain focused on meaningful conversations that will move the state and nation forward, expressing hope that Nigerians will not be swayed by politically motivated propaganda.
