Sanwo-Olu Not Asked to Resign, Lagos Govt Debunks Sahara Reporters Claim

The Lagos State Government has dismissed as false a report by Sahara Reporters alleging that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had been asked to resign on health grounds.

Sahara Reporters had reported that “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.

“The emerging arrangement would see Sanwo-Olu resign, paving the way for his deputy to assume office and complete the remainder of the tenure,” a top source in the Presidency said.

In a press statement issued on April 27, 2026, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, described the report as “entirely false” and urged the public to disregard it.

Akosile stated that no one had asked the governor to step down, emphasising that Sanwo-Olu remains in good health and continues to carry out his official duties.

He further clarified that earlier in the day, the Deputy Governor, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, paid a courtesy visit to the governor to formally inform him of his intention to contest for the governorship. According to the statement, the meeting was cordial and in line with established political norms.

The Lagos government also accused Sahara Reporters of a pattern of publishing misinformation, noting that although such reports are often ignored, the clarification became necessary to prevent the public from being misled.

Akosile reassured residents that the governor remains fully engaged in governance and advised Lagosians to treat the report as fake news.