Behind The Scene, As Ambode’s Men Regroup In Fresh Onslaught

Charles Oyelesi

Immediate past governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode is still in the hunt for a Federal Appointment.

Insiders disclosed that the former governor shockingly limited to a single term in office is undeterred by the jests that trailed his omission from the list of recently screened ministerial nominees submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari to the Senate.

Societynow.ng learned that rather Ambode and his handlers have intensified efforts at securing a political lifeline after his troubled single term as Governor of Lagos state.

Societynow.ng learned that Ambode’s men have regrouped and currently prosecuting the Ambode for federal appointment on two fronts.

Societynow.ng learned that the office of the First Lady, Aisha Buhari is being lobbied hard as the arrowhead of their campaign within the presidency while footsoldiers have been deployed to renew noise of good performance while he served as Governor of Lagos state to boost his chances.

Insiders stated though the initial agenda was a ministerial nominee, the focus of the campaign has shifted after the far-reaching effect of Ambode’s name missing from the first list.

‘’The campaign point is now to get a federal appointment that helps dispel the talks of political outcast and keeps him within the corridor of power while he mends fences and builds bridges where necessary’’ societynow.ng learned.