Did President Bola Tinubu Order Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu To Resign?

A report is spreading fast across social media.

It claims that Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has ordered the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to resign.

The reason? A serious health condition.

The claim has triggered concern, speculation, and heated discussions online.

But is this true? Or is this another case of misinformation dressed as breaking news?

[Context Setup]

The report gained traction on social media platforms and was amplified by blogs and online outlets, including Dockays World and Sahara Reporters.

According to the claim, Governor Sanwo-Olu is critically ill, and the President has directed him to step down.

Given the political weight of both figures, this is not a minor claim.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu has served as Lagos State Governor since 2019 and was re-elected in 2023.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a former Lagos Governor himself, assumed office as President in 2023.

So, a directive like this would be major national news.

We investigated.

[Verification Step 1: Health Claim]

First, we examined the claim that the governor is seriously ill.

There are no credible reports from verified medical, government, or reputable media sources indicating that Governor Sanwo-Olu is suffering from any critical illness.

But we went further.

[Verification Step 2: Public Activity Check]

We reviewed the governor’s recent public engagements.

Here is what we found:

• On April 24, he swore in Permanent Secretaries and inaugurated the Lagos State Health Service Commission
• He attended a Governance Advisory Council meeting at Lagos House
• On April 26, he witnessed the signing of power purchase agreements
• On April 28, he was inducted into the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers

These are not the activities of someone incapacitated by serious illness.

They indicate active governance.

[Verification Step 3: Official Communication]

Next, we checked for official confirmation.

There is:

• No statement from the Presidency
• No communication from the Lagos State Government
• No directive from any federal authority

For a claim of this magnitude, silence from official channels is a major red flag.

[Verification Step 4: Direct Response]

We then checked for direct responses.

The Lagos State Government has publicly addressed the claim.

The governor’s media aide, Gboyega Akosile, described the report as false and misleading.

This is a clear denial from an official source.

[Verification Step 5: Media Cross-Check]

Finally, we reviewed coverage by major Nigerian media organisations.

Reputable outlets did not report this claim.

In journalism, absence of coverage by credible media—especially on a major political development—is significant.

It suggests the story lacks verification.

[Evidence Reveal]

So far:

• No credible evidence of illness
• Active public engagements by the governor
• No official directive from the President
• Direct denial from the Lagos State Government
• No confirmation from credible media

The pieces do not support the claim.

[Verdict]

FALSE

There is no evidence that Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered Babajide Sanwo-Olu to resign. The report is based on unverified claims and has been amplified without credible backing.

Available evidence shows that the governor is actively performing his duties, and the Lagos State Government has already dismissed the claim as false.

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