If the All Progressives Party Congress’ (APC) leaders in Lagos state know what is good for them, let them quickly move and resolve the crisis between Governor Ambode and the State House of Assembly. Any slight political miscalculation now that the gubernatorial elections are close, could ruin their chances of recapturing Lagos state and significantly reduce the votes of Buhari in the presidential elections.

For a few days now, there has been news of Akinwunmi Ambode’s disagreement with the Lagos State House of Assembly over issues related to the 2019 budget. The lawmakers have alleged that Governor Ambode has started incurring expenditure on the 2019 budget, which is yet to be presented to the house.

Hence, the governor’s move, which is allegedly akin to gross misconduct, abuse of office or violations of constitutional procedure regarding budget, has raised the noise of impeachment in the house, leading to the adjournment of its sitting until 4th of February so that the governor can defend the infractions before the legislature takes action.

Eventually, if Akinwunmi Ambode is not able to defend himself or is found wanting by the lawmakers, it will still be unwise to impeach him. In fact, impeaching him now will be a political own goal for APC in Lagos state.

Already, many Lagosians who will be decisive in the forthcoming elections are angry about the way Bola Tinubu and APC’s machinery systematically toppled Ambode and thwarted his chances for a 2nd term. They are embittered, vindictive, and looking for a way to avenge Ambode. Impeaching the governor may finally become the last straw that will make them turn their back completely on APC in the forthcoming elections.

Furthermore, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is lurking and seriously waiting to capitalise on any wrong move of APC to dislodge them from the government. Jimi Agbaje and Gbadamosi Babatunde are viable alternative candidates for Lagosians. Any silly decision of APC including Ambode’s impeachment will infuriate the voters who will want to consider to give their votes either to Agbaje or Gbadamosi. And the former is strategically positioned and ready to be governor of Lagos state, given his resume.

More so, governor Ambode may https://qwenu.com/2019/01/30/how-ambodes-impeachment-plan-is-a-self-destructive-journey-for-apc/

OK

Not matter how savvy you are, there are times you need to swallow some things even though they are not desirable.

I expect them to allow the man go peaceful and not create unnecessary problems for themselves.

They should do that quickly....... Very good for democracy