Lagos government denies reported Sanwo-Olu resignation on health grounds

On 2026-04-28, the Lagos State Government issued a statement through Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, denying reports that Sanwo-Olu was being asked to resign on health grounds. The statement said the claims were false, misleading, and fabricated, and insisted the governor remained in good health and active in office.