Ambode and the new cj of lagos state

You're referring to the recent appointment of a new Chief Judge (CJ) for Lagos State, and the relationship between the outgoing Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, and the new CJ.

To provide some context, on January 14, 2021, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who succeeded Akinwunmi Ambode as the Governor of Lagos State, appointed Hon. Justice Kazeem Alogba as the new Chief Judge of Lagos State.

As for Ambode, he completed his eight-year tenure as Governor of Lagos State on May 29, 2019, and was succeeded by Governor Sanwo-Olu. During his tenure, Ambode had a cordial relationship with the then Chief Judge of Lagos State, Hon. Justice Opeyemi Oke.

However, towards the end of his tenure, there were reports of a rift between Ambode and the then Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Oke, over issues related to the appointment of judges and the administration of the judiciary in the state. The tension between the two eventually led to the removal of Hon. Justice Oke as the Chief Judge of Lagos State in 2019.

In his place, Governor Sanwo-Olu appointed Hon. Justice Alogba as the new Chief Judge of Lagos State. Since then, there have been reports of a cordial relationship between Governor Sanwo-Olu and Justice Alogba, with the Governor praising the new CJ for his efforts to reform the judiciary in the state.

It's worth noting that the appointment of a new Chief Judge is a significant development in the administration of justice in any state, and it's essential for the Governor and the CJ to maintain a good working relationship to ensure the effective and efficient administration of justice in the state.