All Eyes on Akinwunmi Ambode.

Politics, in Lagos, rarely forgets, only circling back when the timing feels right. And now, after years of studied silence, Akinwunmi Ambode’s name is again spoken in the open with chants, banners, and renewed conviction that the former governor might find his way back to the seat he once lost.

At a recent gathering in Lagos, the Tinubu-Ambo Support Group, a coalition of political loyalists, pledged allegiance to two men: President Bola Tinubu and Ambode. Their mission was clear: mobilise voters ahead of the 2027 elections, stir the political base, and remind citizens that loyalty, when revived, can reshape the future.

Dr. Seyi Bamigbade, the group’s director-general, described it as a movement to “reawaken civic consciousness” and restore continuity between Tinubu’s national reform and Ambode’s Lagos vision. Their call echoed across markets and youth halls: get your PVCs, prepare for 2027, let Lagos move again.

Yet beneath the cheers lies the hum of unfinished history.

Ambode’s story is one of brilliance and breach. His four-year term (2015–2019) delivered roads, transport networks, and fiscal growth, but also alienated party powerbrokers. In 2018, when Tinubu withdrew his support, the empire shifted. Ambode lost the APC ticket to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, ending his bid for re-election and ushering in years of quiet withdrawal.

Now, his name returns, attached to Tinubu’s own. The pairing, once improbable, now feels strategic. For some, it signals reconciliation; for others, a test of Lagos’s political memory. Can ambition and loyalty coexist, or does one always exact a price from the other?

Ambode himself has remained silent, as if watching from a measured distance. But Lagos remembers. And in the whispering corners of its politics, where godfathers and foot soldiers meet, the question grows louder: if the city offers him a second dance, will he take it?

I’m Running For Lagos Governorship Race In 2027’ – Jandor Declares.

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election.
Jandor Lauds APC For Endorsing Tinubu's Second Tenure
Naija News reports that Jandor, in an interview with Vanguard on Thursday, dismissed speculations about other likely contenders, including the President’s son, Seyi Tinubu, and former governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.

He also pledged total support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, stating that the President deserved another term to consolidate his achievements and lead the country to even greater heights.

He said, “As for Lagos State, I am offering myself once again to serve. I’m indeed running for the Lagos governorship race in 2027.

“When it was time for me to truly leave, I came all out, and we took Lagos by storm. Very soon, activities will begin to galvanize support from Mr. President and the party to ensure that whoever picks the APC governorship ticket in Lagos will have a strong run. Let me put this to rest: I am running in 2027.”

While praising Tinubu’s leadership, Jandor described it as progressive and visionary.

He added, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has proven his capacity to lead this country with vision and courage. I call on Lagosians and Nigerians at large to ensure he gets a second term in 2027 so we can all continue to benefit from his progressive leadership.”

Ambode Comeback Crusaders Urge APC to Consider Former Governor for 2027 Lagos Governorship Race

A political support group known as the Ambode Comeback Crusaders has appealed to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to consider former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election.

In a letter dated September 28, 2025, and addressed to the APC National Chairman as well as the Lagos State Chairman, the group’s convener, Abiodun Fashola, highlighted Ambode’s achievements during his tenure from 2015 to 2019. He noted that Lagos recorded significant progress under Ambode’s administration in areas such as road infrastructure, transportation reforms, and healthcare delivery.

Fashola described Ambode as a technocrat whose expertise in finance helped consolidate Lagos’s reputation as Nigeria’s economic hub. He added that Ambode governed with inclusivity, encouraging dialogue with citizens and maintaining close engagement with stakeholders across different sectors.

“As deliberations continue on the party’s choice of candidate, I urge the leadership to reflect on the long-term benefits of giving Ambode another opportunity. His track record and progressive vision align with APC’s ideals,” the letter partly read.

The Crusaders argued that Ambode’s return would not only revive Lagos’s development blueprint but also demonstrate the APC’s commitment to fairness and internal democracy. They emphasized that a second term would allow him to complete abandoned projects and restore confidence among Lagosians who desire continuity in governance.

Copies of the letter were reportedly sent to key figures including President Bola Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat.

Ambode, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, served one term as Lagos governor before losing the APC primary ticket in 2018 to Sanwo-Olu. Since leaving office in 2019, he has kept a low political profile. However, renewed calls such as this suggest that momentum may be building around a possible comeback.

Political observers note that while Ambode’s administration was applauded for bold infrastructural projects, some party stakeholders at the time criticized him for being “distant from the grassroots.” His supporters, however, maintain that his technocratic style positioned Lagos as a model of urban governance.

With the 2027 election approaching, analysts believe Ambode’s possible candidacy could test the APC’s ability to balance loyalty, performance, and strategy in Lagos—Nigeria’s commercial nerve center and a key power base for the party.

For many Lagos residents, the debate goes beyond politics. Supporters point to his reforms in transport, healthcare, and infrastructure as initiatives that directly improved daily life, insisting that his return would rekindle policies that accelerated the state’s urban growth.

Whether the APC leadership will act on the appeal remains uncertain, but the growing advocacy underscores Ambode’s continuing relevance in Lagos politics.