Tinubu men reportedly don’t want Buhari to appoint Ambode as minister

Tinubu men reportedly don’t want Buhari to appoint Ambode as minister

[html]Some aggrieved APC members in Lagos state said Ambode frustrated them during his tenure and needs to be taught a lesson.
   
   
   
       
       
           
               
                   

Some aggrieved APC members in Lagos state said Ambode frustrated them during his tenure and needs to be taught a lesson.

               
           
               
                   

Some party men loyal to the National leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu are reportedly making moves to ensure immediate past governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode is not appointed as a minister.

               
           
               
                   

This comes following indications that President Muhamadu Buhari may reward the former governor and appoint as one of his next cabinet members.

               
           
               
                   

According to Punch, top APC chiefs in Lagos alleged that Ambode frustrated some party members in the state during his tenure and needed to be taught a lesson.

               
           
               
                   

The aggrieved party men are also making effort to petition the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the former governor’s alleged financial misappropriation and corruption.

               
           
               
                   

Punch reports that sources within the ruling party in Lagos said that Ambode was not a loyal party man and any move to reward him would be opposed by the party.

               
           
               
                   

                                   

Some aggrieved APC members in Lagos state want to teach former governor Akinwunmi Ambode some leassons. [dailypost]

               

               
           
               
                   

One of the sources said, “Ambode tried to destroy the party in his first term. Apart from not being accessible, he revoked contracts belonging to party members and brought in his own companies. He tried to destroy our chances by trying to undermine Sanwo-Olu at every turn.

               
           
               
                   

“He did not campaign for us. Rather, he was following Buhari all over the place. He should not expect to represent Lagos in any capacity. We will not allow him have any appointment.”

               
           
               
                   

Another source who spoke to Punch said Ambode is an indigene of Ondo state and cannot represent Lagos as a minister.

               
           
               
                   

“Ambode is from Ondo State and he cannot deny it. Yes, he was governor in Lagos State but the constitution allows that. However, the constitution states clearly that only an indigene of a state can represent that state as far as ministerial appointments are concerned.

               
           
               
                   

“We will ensure that the three senators from Lagos State block his nomination in the event that he is nominated by the President. There must be party discipline, ” the source said.

               
           
               
                   

The source further said an investigation into Ambode’s administration will soon begin.