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Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode

The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, has denied allegations that he was fired from the Lagos State Civil Service.

A statement made available to SUNDAY PUNCH said Ambode, during a reception by the Eko Club, Surulere, was asked why he left the service at 49.

In his response, the governorship hopeful stated that he served the state meritoriously for 27 years and was specially commended by Governor Babatunde Fashola.

Ambode noted that he was issued a Certificate of Service by the Lagos State Civil Service in recognition of the service he rendered to the state, adding that rumours by the opposition that he was forced out of office were totally baseless and untrue.

He was further quoted as saying that leave bonuses for Lagos State workers had not been removed from their remuneration, but that they had been included with their monthly salary, spread across 12 months.

Ambode, according to the statement, was received by a large gathering of members of the club, which included the Chairman of the club, Mr. Farouk Grillo; Mr. Murphy Adetoro, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, Mr. Razak Muse, Mr. Lanre Razak, Prince Ademola Dada and Mr. Muritala Ashorobi.

Ambode then took the members through his programme for Lagos State and urged them to support him in the forthcoming governorship elections.

The President of the club, Mr. Babatunde Grillo, stated that the APC governorship flag bearer earned their endorsement based on his tested and trusted servitude, leadership acumen and an unmatched experience in matters of good governance.

The Chairman of the interactive session, Adetoro, reiterated the clubs stance by introducing Ambode as the best candidate for the Lagos top job, while giving reference to his rare competence and landmark achievements in the Lagos mainstream civil service.

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