Akinwunmi ambode biography

Nigerian politician and accountant (born 1963)

Akinwunmi Ambode ((Listen^ⓘ); born 14 June 1963) is a Nigerian politician who served as governor of Lagos State from 2015 to 2019.^[1] He was a civil servant for 27 years and a financial consultant before running for public office.^[2]

Ambode ran for office of the Governor of Lagos State in April 2015 as a member of the All Progressives Congress, the state's ruling party.^[3] He won the election, defeating second-place Jimi Agbaje of the Peoples Democratic Party by just 150,000 votes.^[3] He began his tenure on 29 May 2015, succeeding Babatunde Fashola.

In October 2018, Ambode lost the APC gubernatorial primary election to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, denying him the opportunity to run for a second term.^[4] He eventually supported Sanwo-Olu's campaign that brought about a smooth transition in the state.

Early life

Akinwunmi Ambode was born on 14 June 1963 in Epe General About – Akinwunmi Ambode LIB