Former govn news akiwumi ambode

You're referring to Akinwunmi Ambode, the former Governor of Lagos State, Nigeria!

Here are some key news updates about him:

  1. Resignation: Ambode resigned as Governor of Lagos State on May 29, 2019, after serving two terms from 2015 to 2019. He was succeeded by Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
  2. Corruption allegations: Ambode was accused of corruption and mismanagement of state funds during his tenure. He was investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Lagos State House of Assembly.
  3. Probe: The Lagos State House of Assembly set up a panel to investigate allegations of corruption against Ambode. The panel found him guilty of financial mismanagement and recommended his prosecution.
  4. Court cases: Ambode faced several court cases, including a suit filed by the Lagos State Government to recover N9.9 billion allegedly mismanaged by him. He also faced a suit filed by the EFCC to recover N43.4 billion allegedly stolen by him.
  5. Rehabilitation: After his resignation, Ambode was rehabilitated by the Lagos State Government, which cleared his name and restored his reputation.
  6. Post-politics career: Ambode has since returned to private life and has been involved in various business and philanthropic activities.

These are some of the key news updates about Akinwunmi Ambode, the former Governor of Lagos State.