Political scientist Bolanle Cole has claimed that the reported pressure for Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to resign on health grounds is not random, but part of a wider political plan aimed at paving the way for Seyi Tinubu to become governor of Lagos State in 2031.
This claim comes after reports that Sanwo-Olu was allegedly told to step aside shortly after he was said to have endorsed his deputy ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The development has continued to fuel political tension and heavy speculation within Lagos political circles.
In a post on X, Bolanle Cole suggested the situation is part of a planned succession strategy within the ruling political structure.
‘’Hamsat/Seyi Tinubu Lagos 2027. Seyi Tinubu to take over in 2031. That’s the game plan.’’
Meanwhile, there are also reports that Lagos State may be heading for a major political shake-up. The reports suggest a possible transition that could see the Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, stepping in to complete the remaining period of the current administration.
Sources said to be close to the presidency claim that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and some powerful figures around him are unhappy with the current leadership direction in Lagos and have begun working on a possible transition plan.
“Bola Tinubu and key figures in his inner circle are reportedly dissatisfied with the current leadership in Lagos and have moved to initiate a transition plan,” the source said.
Another part of the report added that the plan being discussed would involve Governor Sanwo-Olu resigning from office, allowing his deputy to take over and finish the remaining tenure.
“The emerging arrangement would see Sanwo-Olu resign, paving the way for his deputy to assume office and complete the remainder of the tenure.”
