I have No Rift With President Tinubu, says Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, says he has no rift with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, says he has no rift with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Sanwo-Olu denied reports suggesting a rift between him and President Bola Tinubu, calling the rumours unfounded and the product of outsiders “crying more than the bereaved.”
Sanwo-Olu spoke against the backdrop of itefforts within the APC to strengthen internal unity and dispel rumours of division in the party’s Lagos stronghold.
Speaking to reporters on Sunday after a private meeting with Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu described the speculation of rift between the two leaders as baseless.
The closed-door meeting was attended by members of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council, GAC, the top political decision-making body in the state’s All Progressives Congress, APC, chapter.
There had been media reports of growing strain in the relationship between the President and the governor, fueled by claims that Sanwo-Olu was sidelining key Tinubu loyalists to assert his own political influence.
There had been media reports of growing strain in the relationship between the President and the governor, fueled by claims that Sanwo-Olu was sidelining key Tinubu loyalists to assert his own political influence.
However, commenting on the media reports of sour relationship between the President and the governor, Sanwo-Olu, dismissed such reports, reaffirming his loyalty and describing Tinubu as both a mentor and father figure.
He explained that the visit was part of a long-standing tradition where GAC members pay Sallah homage to party elders during festive seasons.
According to Sanwo -Olu, “It’s our usual. You know, festive period council visits and a time for Mr. President to meet with his brothers, leaders of our party… It’s something that they always look forward to."
He further noted that the gathering also served as a platform to offer prayers, show solidarity, and reiterate the group’s collective support for the APC and its leadership. Sanwo-Olu praised President Tinubu’s efforts in national development, citing accomplishments such as the Blue Line rail project and recent federal actions to ease the burden of high fuel and food prices.
On the planned protests ahead of June 12 Democracy Day, Sanwo-Olu questioned the basis, pointing to recent improvements itn economic improvements.
“What will be the basis of the protest? The economy has made a positive turn. Give this President more time,” he added.
He explained that the visit was part of a long-standing tradition where GAC members pay Sallah homage to party elders during festive seasons.
According to Sanwo -Olu, “It’s our usual. You know, festive period council visits and a time for Mr. President to meet with his brothers, leaders of our party… It’s something that they always look forward to."
He further noted that the gathering also served as a platform to offer prayers, show solidarity, and reiterate the group’s collective support for the APC and its leadership. Sanwo-Olu praised President Tinubu’s efforts in national development, citing accomplishments such as the Blue Line rail project and recent federal actions to ease the burden of high fuel and food prices.
On the planned protests ahead of June 12 Democracy Day, Sanwo-Olu questioned the basis, pointing to recent improvements itn economic improvements.
“What will be the basis of the protest? The economy has made a positive turn. Give this President more time,” he added.
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