President Bola Tinubu has reportedly ordered Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to resign from office on health grounds.
According to Sahara Reporters, this is part of a plan that would see his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, take over leadership in Lagos State.
Sources within the Presidency told the publication that Tinubu and key members of his inner circle are not satisfied with the current leadership in Lagos and have moved to initiate a transition plan.
The arrangement, if carried through, would not only see Hamzat finish the current term but also position him as a frontrunner for a fresh four-year mandate in the 2027 elections.
“The Presidency, President Bola Tinubu and key figures in his inner circle are reportedly dissatisfied with the current leadership in Lagos and have moved to initiate a transition plan,” a top source in the Presidency said.
“The emerging arrangement would see Sanwo-Olu resign, paving the way for his deputy to assume office and complete the remainder of the tenure.”
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government has dismissed the reports, describing them as false and should be ignored.
The governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, said the report is part of a growing pattern of fake information being spread online. He explained that the governor is in good condition and continues to carry out his duties without any problem.
