Opposition parties lack experience to govern Nigeria, says Ambode

Former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has said opposition parties seeking to unseat the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 general elections lack the political experience and leadership capacity to govern Nigeria.

Mr Ambode made the remarks at the APC East Senatorial District rally, where he urged Lagos residents to support President Bola Tinubu, the party’s governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, and other APC candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.

The former governor specifically mentioned the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, arguing that the APC had greater political experience and ideological consistency than the opposition parties.

“APC is our party. We are a collective of the progressives. We have been consistent and delivering for the party. Over the years, we have remained with the progressives and we do not move from one party to another like other people,” he said.

Describing the APC as a party that connects Nigeria’s past, present and future, Ambode said its political experience distinguished it from opposition parties seeking to take over the reins of government.

He also praised Tinubu’s political vision and his record as Lagos governor, crediting him with laying the foundation for the state’s economic and infrastructural development.

According to him, Tinubu’s policies and vision helped transform Lagos into a major investment destination, particularly for financial institutions.

“Whether you like him or not, he is a visionary leader. If not for Tinubu, who laid the foundation for the Lagos of today, all the financial firms that have their headquarters in Lagos would have been struggling to survive.

“But today, his vision has assisted the country to remain an investor destination,” he said.

Mr Ambode urged Lagos residents and Nigerians across different social and economic backgrounds to support the APC in the forthcoming elections.

He also appealed to members of the Igbo community living in Lagos and other parts of the country to consider national unity and their economic interests in making political choices.

“To my Igbo brothers, wherever you live and get your prosperity, that is where you should call home. We are together,” he added.