Ambode made these remarks during his address at the 2024 Leadership Colloquium and Award organized by the Akinjide Adeosun Foundation (AAF) at Alliance Francaise in Lagos.

The former governor stressed the importance of understanding the underlying issues contributing to the nation's problems, urging citizens to move beyond the blame game.

“It has nothing to do with the singular person called Mr. President; but if we don’t understand the fundamentals, we will start playing the blame games. We need to face our problems frontally,” Ambode stated.

He highlighted that the ongoing issues are not solely the responsibility of one individual but a collective challenge that requires a united effort to address. Ambode acknowledged the current leadership of President Tinubu, emphasizing the need for a collective decision to unite for the common cause of Nigeria.

“Until we decide ourselves to say that we should unite for the common cause called Nigeria, the security issues will not go. We don’t have to wake up in the morning and talk ill of Nigeria. We get what we profess about Nigeria,” he added.

Ambode's insights underscore the importance of a collective and proactive approach to addressing the nation's challenges, emphasizing the need for unity and a positive national narrative. The Leadership Colloquium serves as a platform for discussing crucial issues affecting the country and finding constructive ways to navigate the current economic climate.