Ambode reflects, says, ‘I used to see myself as a technocrat in politics but I’m wiser now’

In what seems to be his last visit to Aso Rock, outgoing Governor Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday described himself as a wiser man in politics.

The governor who lost his second term bid will complete his four-year tenure few weeks from now.

Ambode paid what has been termed ‘’Thank you” visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential villa on Abuja on Monday.

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While recounting his experience at the helm of affairs in Lagos State, the governor said, “You see, every politician learns every day.

“The fact remains that I came in as a technocrat, so I used to call myself a techno-politician. But I think I am wiser now.

“I am more of a politician than a technocrat.”

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