Big Fight In Lagos? Sanwo-olu, Ambode’s Rift Deepens, They Now Avoid Each Other

Speaking with Daily Independent, a chieftain of the party and a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), said he was aware that both men “have not had any meaningful discussion on the transition process since the outcome of the election”.

He said the frosty relationship between the two men was not healthy for the development of the state, the party and its supporters.

According to him, despite the impression being created that all was well, there was division in the camp of Ambode and Sanwo-Olu and this might impact on the hand-over process if not quickly resolved.

“In the spirit of sportsmanship, it is unfair for Sanwo-Olu not to acknowledge the role played by Ambode in his victory. Can you imagine that Sanwo-Olu has refused to pay him a courtesy visit since his victory? That is not how to play progressive politics.

“Even in Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has visited Governor Abiola Ajimobi despite belonging to different political parties. It is not about the two individuals, it is about the progress and development of the state.

“Even in his victory speech, Sanwo-Olu did not made mention of Ambode. Yet, he praised Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Adams Oshiomhole and others. It would have been better if he didn’t mention any names at all.

“To be frank, Ambode made some mistakes which contributed to his travails. Some of the mistakes have been documented in the media and I think Sanwo-Olu should learn from these and not make the same mistakes in his tenure.

“A lot of things happened before the elections, which caused tension here and there. We are all humans. You don’t expect Ambode to be happy with the way he was treated and denied a second term ticket.

“Also, nobody in his right senses will expect Sanwo-Olu to be happy with the remarks made by Ambode concerning his past before the primary. But, that is politics for you. The most important thing is for them to work together for the progress and development of the state,” our source said.

However, speaking with Daily Independent, another party chieftain loyal to Sanwo-Olu, said the governor-elect, currently out of the country, had no rift with Ambode and had publicly said so.