Ambode’s 2nd Term Ambition Hangs As Factions Of His Party Look Other Ways

Despite reports of “sparkling performance”, emerging details have it that the second term ambition of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode remains unsure.

“It actually hangs in the balance as infighting rages” a source stated.

The Lagos state chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress is currently splintered into two factions.

And insiders claim the governor lacks proper hold on non of the factions.

“Attempts to scuttle his re election bid actually contributed in no small to the emergence of the faction’s” societynow.ng learned.

Sources claim the two factions look other ways for candidates as stakeholders move to resolve the issues causing dispute.

The Governor and his backers are however said to be tireless working to return to “grace” in all “corners”.

“But the situation remains dicey” a source disclosed.

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu retains control of one faction while the “Abuja” forces against him are fingered as the power behind the other.

Ambode re election hangs in the balance based on alleged perception on both sides that the Governor is “a self man” multiple sources claim.

Societynow.ng learned despite this, he may yet swing things in his favor based on willingness to “negotiate heavily” for his second term.

The state head man is accused of running a government that sidelined politicians, political party and those he doesn’t fancy.