Very few people can boast of running into Lagos politician, Akinwumi Ambode, at any social gathering since the completion of his four-year term as the Governor of Lagos State, Nigeria.
The gentleman retired into a private life and cut off numerous ties, only extending his presence to strictly close friends and family members.
Shockingly, the man regarded by many as one of the architects of New Lagos, made his first public outing recently after some years.
The former governor was one of the special guests at the book launch of veteran journalist, Steve Ayorinde, who served as the Commissioner for Information under him.
The book themed: “Three Decades Of The New Nigerian Cinema- A Bystander’s Verdict” was launched at the Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Ambode, spotting a chequered kaftan with a cap to match, sat beside an ex-Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, who could not hide his joy at seeing him and they chatted all through the event.
Also in attendance at the book launch were the former Managing Director of First Bank, Dr. Bisi Onasanya; Dr. John Asien, Brian Etuk, Taiwo Ajayi-Lycett, Jide Kosoko, Sola Sobowale and many other thespians.