Drama As Ambode Runs To Tinubu For Photos During Jim Ovia’s Book Launch

Tinubu was at the left corner of the
stage while Ambode found himself on the
far right. But while the dignitaries were
posing for the photograph to be taken,
Ambode, the host Governor, suddenly left
the line of dignitaries on his side and
dashed off to the other side to seek out
Tinubu and stand next to him for shots.

The rift between Bola Tinubu, National Leader
of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and his
godson Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos
State, attracted a bit of attention on
Monday during the launch of ‘Africa Arise
And Shine’, a book written by Jim Ovia,
founder of Zenith Bank, at Eko Hotels and
Suites in Lagos.
As the event was winding down to a close, the
Master of Ceremonies invited the state
governors present at the occasion and other
dignitaries to the podium to take photos with a
large copy of the book and the author.
Tinubu was at the left corner of the stage
while Ambode found himself on the far right.
But while the dignitaries were posing for the
photograph to be taken, Ambode, the host
Governor, suddenly left the line of dignitaries
on his side and dashed off to the other side
to seek out Tinubu and stand next to him for
shots.
Knowing the reason for his action, the whole
hall erupted in laughter.
Although he has consistently denied it,
Ambode’s relationship with Tinubu is
strained, culminating in the latter’s decision
to back Jide Sanwo-Olu for the All
Progressives Congress (APC) governorship
ticket.
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
has attempted to profit from the situation,
first by wooing multibillionaire Femi Otedola,
and latterly by flirting with Ambode himself.