Just a few hours ago, incoming Governor of Lagos State Akinwunmi Ambode released his official portrait along with a press release outlining his desire to not attach superfluous additions to his name or title.
The Lagos State governor-elect, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday released his official portrait, saying that he would want to be addressed simply as Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, the Governor of Lagos State.
A statement by his media team said the Governor-elect does not want the appellation Executive or any other prefix to be added to his name. “He hereby puts it on record that from May 29, 2015, he wishes to be addressed as Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State”, the statement said.
The portrait that was produced by famous photographer, TY Bello, shows the Governor-Elect in a black suit with a white shirt and blue tie.
Keeping things simple. Good move.
For the first time, I see an handsome man. Thank TY bello. I can still remember your transformation of Mama peace
Sir, kindly reject the executive money that comes with the ‘office’ as well…Nigerians no longer care about name change, PHCN has taught us, once bitten twice shy……………………….. We are really counting on true change. Make our votes count…..!!
Yes o! Much as we want the form for the sake of our assaulted sensibilities, we are gasping very much for the substance
Yes and shame those of us that Still don’t believe in you. Please prove us wrong. I’ll rather be wrong than sorry.
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Buhari has already set the pace… Change is here to stay no doubt……
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How? By rejecting the car in England? Right! He just knows how to fool the gullible Nigerians
Oh give it a rest already.
TY Bello’s lens are magical. She literally has a midas touch – everything her lens touch turn to gold. See how dignified looking Akinwunmi Ambode looks, I remember one of the criticisms against him during the campaigns was that he looked like he lacked charisma. Her 2011 portrait of the outgoing first family especially that famous meme-worthy pic of Mama Peace is another glaring reference to her talent.
I don’t know why this “Mr” seems contrived to me…
Spot on @Niola, after all Aregbesola wanted Ogbeni, which he got! Have teachers salaries been paid in the state? A title is just a title, truth is even if you say this, MCs, Comperes and the likes will still address you as executive governor of this state, Once in office, we need press statements/releases of the many works you are doing, not going to do oh! Cos the rate these statements come out sef!
Good I am liking this new administration already. Enough of the ass licking unnecessary titles
Nice picture , I’m like this wind of change. Pray it will touch every part
If only he can get d job done, we careless abt d name
Reject the executive deals ; oh and dont spend all our money on ur watches. if u know u know
Dropping “executive” from your title isn’t the issue, old man!
Drop corruption, greed and incompetence.
Your attempt to deceive and brainwash Lagosians by giving them the impression that you are a “humble” person who doesn’t care for titles is not going to work. We know your plan. You want to use the humility smokescreen to cover up for the immense corruption that is about to follow. We’ve already seen this nonsense from Goodluck Jonathan when he was parading himself as someone who didn’t have shoes.
Pathetic.
You could be right
Calm down. Has he started work? Na wa o.
Dropping such silly titles when you’re not doing anything tangible definitely doesn’t make a difference, but let’s see how he turns out first. I for one have always been irritated by these stupid, self-inflicted (yes, inflicted) titles. Even local government chairman will attend owambe and be forming ‘Excellency’.
name doesn’t freaking mean anything just do the job
Pretender
What’s the polite version of ignorant? I’d like to call you that.
Pretender on what basis? People are right to express their desires that he be simple in not only name, but also in conduct in office. You e-thugs who somehow lose all good values because you’re on the internet should at least make reasonable points. He’s yet to do anything and he’s a pretender. Say what you want him to do and move on.
Eya
Another political gimmick by the APC
Another Ogbeni is here…. sir, pls accept d title nd play ur role diligently
hmmm nice one
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I hope all the executive in APC will drop those bogus title and get to the real work.
its really nice,with a good touch.. but that still does not take away from the grime, the slime, the evil,the diabolical, murderous and ruthless world of Lagos politics.
Nicely put