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Ambode is not full of excuses, he is always ready with solutions, says APC national leader

November 13, 2015 10:44 AM

Bola Ahmed Tinubu disagrees with The Economist's assessment of the governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode.

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu

Bola Ahmed Tinubu is revealing his opinion of the current governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode.

Speaking at the commission of the Mile 12-Ikorodu BRT Extension and launching of new BRT buses, the national leader of APC described Ambode as a bundle of creativity, intelligence and honesty.

He went on to tell a story of Ambode providing solutions to a financial crisis during his tenure between 1999 and 2007, Ambode was the Accountant General then.

"He () never gave excuses; he was always ready with solutions. He is a bundle of creativity, intelligence and honesty in governance. When we were thinking of whom to succeed as Lagos State Governor, himself never thought about it; we sought him out and I'm proud to be a grandfather."

All of this was said yesterday, November 12th, a few days after The Economist described Ambode as"full of excuses, but few solutions."

READ: Readers say Governor Ambode is not "full of excuses"

The Lagos state government responded by saying that Governor Ambode has great plans for Lagosians.