Information circulating across social media suggests that former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, may have resumed active legal practice after years in public office.
Posts shared on Facebook, Instagram and X show users commenting on what they describe as sightings of the former two-term governor of Lagos State, the Centre of Excellence inside court premises. Some users also published short videos claiming he has taken up professional legal work again following his eight-year tenure as Minister of Works and Housing.
While the online posts have generated wide interest, none of the individuals sharing the information offered official details such as the court involved, case references or confirmation from Fashola or his legal team. The discussions have nonetheless continued to spread, with many drawing attention to his long-standing career as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria before entering government.
As the conversations grow, many readers have been revisiting his political journey, which began when he served in various roles under former Governor Bola Tinubu. He later emerged as the Governor of Lagos State, leading the Centre of Excellence for two consecutive terms from 2007 to 2015. His administration drew national attention for its focus on urban management, infrastructure upgrades, public sector reforms and strengthened state institutions.
After departing the office in Lagos, he joined the federal cabinet, where he served two full terms as Minister of Works and Housing. During those years, he supervised several nationwide road and housing projects while representing the ministry at major policy briefings and national development forums.
With this background, online users say a return to legal practice would mark a homecoming for Fashola, who built his professional identity in the courtroom long before public office. At the time of filing this report, there has been no formal statement from Fashola or any legal institution confirming the development.
