The Lagos State Government has dismissed a report claiming that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was asked to step down on health grounds, describing the publication as false and misleading.
The rebuttal was contained in a press statement issued on April 27, 2026, by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Gboyega Akosile.
“We have noted with concern a false report by Sahara Reporters alleging that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been ‘ordered to resign on health grounds’ with the Deputy Governor set to take over.
“This report is false in its entirety. Nobody has asked the Lagos Governor to resign-this is another fake news, which has become a pattern of Sahara Reporters. Governor Sanwo-Olu remains in good health, of sound mind, and is actively discharging his duties as Governor of Lagos State.”
The government also disclosed that the governor earlier received his deputy, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, during a visit where the latter formally informed him of his intention to contest for the governorship seat. The meeting, it said, was held in a cordial atmosphere.
Akosile added that the clarification became necessary to counter misinformation and reassure residents of Lagos State, known as the “Centre of Excellence.”
“While Sahara Reporters has a track record of publishing disinformation, we are issuing this clarification to prevent the public from being misled by deliberate falsehoods. We would ordinarily ignore such baseless reports, but the need to reassure Lagosians makes this response necessary.
“We advise the public to disregard the Sahara Reporters’ story and treat it as fake news.”