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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 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.

https://www.thecable.ng/spotted-sanwo-olu-absent-as-tinubu-flags-off-reconstruction-of-lagos-deep-seaport-access-road/

This is why I hate politics if this rumor is true

pellat:
This is why I hate politics

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.

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.

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.

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.

Asiwaju must learn how to forgive
He is encouraging Wike to forgive Fubara for his disloyalty. Asiwaju should be able to do same to Sanwo Olu
Sanwo Olu's errors cannot outweigh the good he has done to Asiwaju
One of the hallmarks of a great leader is the ability to forgive. He may not necessarily forget (of course that will be difficult as humans), but he should be able to forgive.

And Asiwaju is incredibly petty. Must he snub Sanwo Olu in public, even if he is having beef with him? That's a low for a sitting president

I noticed the cold treatment during the coastal road inauguration, he wasn't even recognised...

If Sanwo Olu doesn't go and pay homage to President today at his Queen drive residence then know the rumours are true

Mahenson:


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.

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 ing, because of peacemeal, appointments, free will to snatch peoples lands and properties, collections of illegal tolls on the streets.

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 ing, because of peacemeal, appointments, free will to snatch peoples lands and properties, collections of illegal tolls on the streets.

Who were the people who lined up behind Ambode? It was mostly the Igbos who were ing 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

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.

Yawns!!


Premier Akintola was very right about you guys

He said you demean the able leaders of others while exalting your own incompetent leaders for example Ojukwu

Ikaeniyan0:
Who were the people who lined up behind Ambode? It was mostly the Igbos who were ing 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

That's the issue, why do they poke their noses in South West issues?

Anyways, na we Yorubas cause am

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.

If Tinubu doesn’t pick Lagos governors, Sanwo-Olu would never ever be governor, same as Ambode and Fashola. Can any of them defeat Musiliu Obanikoro, or Jimmy Agbaje? So they should forever be thankful to Tinubu

Only one small snubbing and you decided to abandon your guest Sanwo Baby is too petty walahi but wait o, isn't it the same snubbing that APC ronus gave more than one thousand reasons explaining why it wasn't a snub ? Umu ndi ara

I have noticed each time Mr President comes to Lagos he goes around to check everywhere, like he is accessing Oga Sanwo Baba, I don't think Oga Sanwo Baba should have any issues with his Baba ...rather I think Baba should reward Oga Sanwo Baba with a Ministerial position after his tenure, because I don't know how he does it but the last time I was at the Epe corridor I saw he has done a lot .. Handshake shouldn't create any drama ..It is only Oga Sanwo Baba that goes out with more than one cloth as Governor because engagement too plenty. I was happy to be present at his first term inauguration, there I noticed him and his deputy driving in the same type Range Rovers that tell me , he wasn't ready to do I be Oga Governor rather let work as a team. Although I see Mr President do same with the Escalades but I still don't feel that let's work as team spirit, I still see Oga Shetimma using style to hide in the background. Lagos don't have land again, except you start building vertically no solutions in site. The reason we are still using style to beg Alhaji to play a role in activating our steel industry even if he would use the women of steel and not be directly involved.

HE@Sanwo-Olu displaying maturity/you can not do boy-boy and manipulative politics for ever.

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

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

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

Sanolu don't want Seyi Tinubu to succeed his in office,But we Yoruba Muslims wants Seyi Tinubu as the next governor of Lagos state insha'Allah

All the Governors that governed Lagos after Escobat aka Baba Sope ended up fighting with him even though they don't usually have the courage to declare full war with him, only Ambode tried small but chickened out, typical of the Wasteside

Useless bloggers everywhere.

iwaeda:

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

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

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

out of everything happening in this Nigeria alone na to dey punish people who insult PO God go Dey chase upandan

It appears, seemingly that all may not be well between the No.1 citizens of the state and the country.

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

I wo wìi

😂 he was in Akwa ibom to do his underground works for Tinubu as usual niii.

He will be dealt with for trying to orchestrate the removal of Obasa.

This is the beginning. That EFCC case he filed, he will resurrect it again

Cold war

Okay, Jagaban gives everyone happiness. He even spares some happiness for the losers. They will rejoice more than the people celebrating Eid over this 'achievement'. Thanks Dike Simba 1, so kind and considerate.