Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has strongly debunked ongoing speculation of a rift between himself and President Bola Tinubu, describing such claims as unfounded and driven by external forces eager to stir division.
Speaking with journalists on Sunday following a closed-door meeting with the President at his Ikoyi residence, Sanwo-Olu dismissed the rumours as media fabrications from people “crying more than the bereaved.”
Joined by members of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC) — the highest political decision-making body within the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) — the governor made it clear that his relationship with Tinubu remains one of deep respect and political alignment.
“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,” Sanwo-Olu explained.
The governor emphasised that the visit was part of a long-standing Sallah tradition by the GAC, aimed at honouring party elders and reinforcing unity during festive seasons. He also used the occasion to offer prayers and express collective support for the President’s leadership.
Over the past several months, reports had suggested that Sanwo-Olu was moving to sideline key Tinubu loyalists in Lagos, allegedly seeking greater political autonomy. But on Sunday, the governor directly addressed and denied such insinuations, reaffirming his loyalty to Tinubu, whom he referred to as “both my leader and father.”
Sanwo-Olu also credited Tinubu with laying the foundation for Lagos’s infrastructural evolution, citing federal support and major state developments such as the Blue Line Rail Project, as examples of continuity and partnership.
Amid the backdrop of speculation and perceived party disunity, political insiders say the meeting also served as a strategic show of strength and cohesion within the APC’s Lagos bloc. It was attended by Deputy Governor Femi Hamzat and other top party stalwarts, who departed the meeting alongside the GAC convoy — further signaling a united front.
Addressing wider national issues, Sanwo-Olu pushed back against planned protests ahead of June 12 Democracy Day, arguing that the current administration is steering the economy in the right direction.
“What will be the basis of the protest? The economy has made a positive turn. Give this President more time,” he urged.
The governor’s comments are seen as part of a broader political realignment within the APC, aimed at stabilizing internal structures and reaffirming support for the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
As speculation gives way to public displays of solidarity, Sanwo-Olu’s message is clear: there is no rift — only unity and shared vision between Lagos and the Presidency.
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