Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has debunked speculations of a rift between him and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing such claims as baseless.
Sanwo-Olu made the clarification on Sunday whereas talking with journalists after a gathering between President Tinubu and members of the Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos.
There had been widespread rumours that the governor had fallen out with the President over allegations that he secretly supported an opposition candidate in the course of the 2023 presidential election.
Different sources additionally alleged that President Tinubu was displeased with Sanwo-Olu for allegedly trying to dismantle his long-standing political construction in Lagos.
The hypothesis was additional fueled by a viral video exhibiting the President showing to skip a handshake with the governor throughout a current occasion in Lagos.
Reacting to the rumoured discord, Sanwo-Olu mentioned:
“Did you see any discord? Even you’re smiling, and I’m smiling. There’s none. Some individuals act extra Catholic than the Pope—crying greater than the bereaved. There’s nothing in any respect. He’s my father, he’s my chief, and we’re grateful he gave us the viewers immediately to return and say good day to him.”
Talking on the aim of the go to, Sanwo-Olu defined:
“It’s our traditional festive courtesy go to, a time for Mr. President to fulfill together with his brothers and social gathering leaders—the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) of Lagos State. It’s a practice throughout festive seasons or each time he’s on the town. This was no exception.”
Addressing studies of deliberate protests on June 12 which is the Democracy Day, the governor mentioned there was no want for any demonstrations, stating that the costs of meals gadgets and petroleum merchandise have began to say no.
He appealed for persistence, urging Nigerians to offer the President extra time.
“All shall be effectively,” he assured.
On the President’s response to the go to, Sanwo-Olu mentioned:
“He was very glad to see us—extraordinarily glad. He was excited that we’re one large, glad household, not divided in any kind. All of us pledged our full loyalty to him and to his authorities, unanimously.”
The governor added that President Tinubu additionally charged them to work exhausting within the upcoming native authorities elections to make sure the ruling social gathering continues to fly its flag excessive within the state.
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