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Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, was absent on Thursday when President Bola Tinubu flagged off the reconstruction of the deep seaport access road in Epe, Ijebu-Ode area of the state.

Several dignitaries, including Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, and Femi Hamzat, deputy governor of Lagos, attended the event.

Sanwo-Olu’s seat was clearly labelled, but he was noticeably absent, with his deputy, Hamzat, seated behind it.

Speaking at the event, Tinubu directed his remarks at the deputy governor rather than Sanwo-Olu.

The president also cautioned governors against issuing planning approvals for unauthorised islands and developments that encroach on designated road setbacks and maritime zones.

“Please, our dear governors, let’s work together. Don’t give planning approvals without collaborating with the surveyor-general of the federation and the ministry of works on these roads,” the president said.

“I’m glad the deputy governor of Lagos state is here. Take it that we will revoke all those approvals given on setbacks, and please note that we are very serious about it. No more approvals for those unapproved islands being created illegally.”

While the Lagos government has not given an official reason for Sanwo-Olu’s absence from the event, it may be linked to the alleged rift between the two politicians.

On Saturday, Tinubu snubbed Sanwo-Olu during the inauguration of the completed phase 1, section 1 (30km by six lanes) of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway.

The event was attended by personalities, including former Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Zulum, Douye Diri, governor of Bayelsa, and Bassey Otu, governor of Cross River.

Tinubu exchanged pleasantries by shaking hands with the dignitaries as he proceeded along the line of officials.

However, when Tinubu reached Sanwo-Olu, he ignored the Lagos governor and extended a handshake directly to greet Ahmed Ododo, the governor of Kogi, who was next in line.

There has been speculation that Sanwo-Olu and Tinubu are not on good terms following the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as Lagos assembly speaker.

Obasa was removed from office by a majority of lawmakers in February over allegations of financial misconduct but was later reinstated after 49 days following the alleged intervention of Tinubu.

pellat:
This is why I hate politics

iwaeda:
Sanwo-Olu is goner. He knows, if Tinubu wins in 2027, Sanwo-Olu may end up in jail. We said it, but some the kids like seunmsg, were shouting Obasa will not return.

Macphenson:
Tinibu keep giving Lagos state governors problems, From Fashola to Ambode now to the gentleman Sanwolu.

What he is indirectly saying is that the approvals issued by Sanwolu will be revoked.

Yeye dey smell.

iwaeda:
Unless God intervenes, Lagosians doesn't have a say in who governs them. Tinubu learned from Fashola fiasco, so he didn't give Ambode the opportunity, see how people that lined up behind Ambode boxes were flogged. Most of them will be supporting, because of peacemeal, appointments, free will to snatch peoples lands and properties, collections of illegal tolls on the streets.

iwaeda:
Sanwo-Olu is goner. He knows, if Tinubu wins in 2027, Sanwo-Olu may end up in jail. We said it, but some the kids like seunmsg, were shouting Obasa will not return.

Ikaeniyan0:
Who were the people who lined up behind Ambode? It was mostly the Igbos who were supporting Ambode because of their hate for Tinubu.

Tinubu eventually defeated you all. You will all keep on wailing if you keep on interfering in Yoruba land internal affairs

SmartPolician:
The truth is that nobody can be friends with everyone. Governor Sanwo-Olu is a perfect gentleman. On the other hand, Tinubu is a godfather who raises thugs across the SW region. The two have nothing in common.

If not that Tinubu cherry-picks and kicks out Lagos governors, Sanwo-Olu would've rid the state of APC thugs who have totally overrun the state. Just like Ambode of the past, Governor Sanwo-Olu's hands are tied.

Christistruth02:
Yawns!!


Premier Akintola was very right about you guys

You demean the able leaders of others while exalting your own incompetent leaders like Ojukwu

iwaeda:
Ebi npa e. Mi ose ibo, e logbon abi ori te nro ni. Anyone that doesn't support your family less drug baron is Ibo. Lagos they built doesn't have water to drink.

Seefinish:
God is punishing Sanwo Olu for insulting Peter Obi few weeks back.

UrPapa:
lol you might not be Igbo but you’re definitely not Yoruba