Sanwo-Olu emerged as Lagos State governor in 2019, after Ambode fell out with his then-political godfather
By Mosope Michaels
The Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has taken to social media to felicitate with his predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode as he marked his 60th birthday.
Sanwo-Olu emerged as the governor of Lagos State in 2019, after Ambode, who did just a term as a governor of the state fell out with his then-political godfather, President Bola Tinubu
However, while celebrating the ex-governors landmark birthday, the current governor took to his social media page to celebrate the man who held office before him, saying he dedicated his life to the service of Lagos State as a civil servant and governor.
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He went on to note in the now-viral post, that Ambode made positive and significant impacts in some sectors during his tenure, claiming he worked for the continuous growth and development of Lagos State.
Taking to his Twitter handle, Sanwo-Olu wrote: “On behalf of my dear wife, Ibijoke, the government and good people of Lagos State, I join family, friends and political associates of my predecessor, former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to congratulate him on his 60th birthday.
“Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode dedicated his young and adult life to the service of Lagos State, first as a civil servant and later as the 14th Governor of our dear State.
“As Council Treasurer, Auditor General for Local Government, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Accountant-General of Lagos State, he displayed a high level of integrity, dedication and professionalism to service in the public sector.
“He recorded same achievements as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and as the State’s Accountant General.
“He also made positive and significant impacts in some sectors during his tenure as Lagos State Governor, working for the continuous growth and development of our State.
“I wish His Excellency, former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode a happy birthday and pray that he witnesses many more fruitful years in good health. Amen. “
