01/05/2026
EXCLUSIVE: Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Ordered To Resign On Health Grounds, Deputy To Take Over
Lagos State is bracing for a major political shake-up as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reportedly been asked to resign on health grounds, paving the way for his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, to assume office and complete the remainder of the administration’s tenure.
According to sources within the presidency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and key members of his inner circle are said to be dissatisfied with the curren
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.”
While no official statement has been released, the development underscores intensifying political recalibration within Lagos, widely regarded as Tinubu’s most strategic stronghold.
If carried through, the move would represent one of the most consequential leadership changes in the state in recent years, with far-reaching implications for party dynamics, governance continuity, and the broader electoral outlook ahead of 2027.
Political tensions have reportedly deepened in recent weeks. Governor Sanwo-Olu has been accused within party circles of insubordination, including alleged attempts to consolidate independent political structures in Lagos perceived as a challenge to Tinubu’s influence.
He has also been linked to efforts to unseat the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, as well as disputes over control of strategic land assets.
In March 2025, SaharaReporters exclusively reported that President Tinubu intervened to facilitate the reinstatement of Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly following his impeachment.
The intervention, according to sources, came after the Pres
