Akinwunmi Ambode (born June 14, 1963) was the former Governor of Lagos State.
He was a civil servant for 27 years and a financial consultant before running for public office as Governor of Lagos State in 2015.
Ambode ran for office of the Governor of Lagos State in April 2015 as a member of the All Progressives Congress, the state's ruling party.
He won the election, just defeating the second-place candidate Jimi Agbaje of the People Democratic Party by 150,000 votes.
He began his tenure as the governor of Lagos on 29 May 2015, succeeding former governor Babatunde Fashola.
Ambode was defeated in All Progressive Congress gubernatorial primary election to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, denying him an opportunity to run for second term.
He eventually supported Sanwoolu campaign that brought about smooth transition in the state.