Sanwo-Olu Prostrates Before Tinubu, Seeks Forgiveness Amid Political Turmoil in Lagos

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reportedly prostrated before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a dramatic plea for forgiveness, as political uncertainty clouds his future following the sudden impeachment of Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. The gesture, seen as a traditional show of humility and loyalty, came during a closed-door meeting with Tinubu and key party stakeholders.

The governor's move comes amid mounting speculation that he may be losing favor within the All Progressives Congress (APC) power structure in Lagos, a state long dominated by Tinubu’s political influence. Obasa’s removal by lawmakers, many of whom are believed to be loyal to the president, has sent shockwaves through the state’s political landscape and is widely interpreted as a warning sign for Sanwo-Olu.

Sources close to the matter claim that Tinubu had been dissatisfied with Sanwo-Olu’s recent political maneuvers and governance style, which some see as drifting from the expectations of the party’s inner circle. While the president is said to have responded to the governor’s plea with a measured “all is forgiven,” insiders say the gesture may be more symbolic than substantive, as discussions continue over possible changes in Lagos leadership ahead of future elections.

Observers warn that the events in Lagos signal a brewing realignment of loyalties within the APC, with power brokers reasserting control over the state’s direction. Sanwo-Olu’s public submission and the power shake-up in the Assembly underscore a deeper struggle within the party—a struggle that may determine not only the fate of the governor but also the broader political direction of Nigeria’s economic capital.

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