Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu Fall Out over Alleged Funding of Obi, Atiku in 2023 Elections
Information that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the last elections secretly funded opposition parties has sent shockwaves through the structure of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, threatening to disrupt the strangle hold he has on Lagos.
I forgot.ation making the rounds said it was discovered that he allegedly diverted public funds to opposition leaders, Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar.
According to sources, a security report presented to the president revealed that anti-corruption officials unearthed that money from Sanwo-Olu's ally, Aisha Achimugu, was diverted to the two opposition leaders.
The actual magnitude and timeline of the transactions are not known, but they anticipate more revelations that will lead to more briefings to the president.
Tinubu is furious and betrayed by sources over Sanwo-Olu's activities, which are set to tarnish the governor's opportunity to complete his term and remain close to the president.
Obi and Abubakar's representatives have refused to comment on the matter, which has created a political storm. An investigation has been done into how Achimugu, who has become a front-runner in Sanwo-Olu's financial deal, could have funded the opposition leaders during the 2023 elections.
Achimugu may have distributed the monies as a payback for agreement to finance Sanwo-Olu's re-election bid after Tinubu lost Lagos, officials believe.
The president's party is said to be shocked by the revelations, with one official stating that "the president has informants everywhere" and that Sanwo-Olu was wise enough not to clandestinely finance opposition leaders.
Sanwo-Olu's relationship with Tinubu has been strained in recent months, particularly after the governor participated in the January impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa. The governor's alleged romantic relationship with Achimugu, a married person, has also fueled suspicion.
A presidential spokesperson declined to comment on the matter, citing the sensitive nature of the information. Attempts to reach Sanwo-Olu and his spokesperson have been unsuccessful.
The news has sparked questions regarding Sanwo-Olu's future as governor and whether he can continue to bask in the president's favour.
Information that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the last elections secretly funded opposition parties has sent shockwaves through the structure of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, threatening to disrupt the strangle hold he has on Lagos.
I forgot.ation making the rounds said it was discovered that he allegedly diverted public funds to opposition leaders, Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar.
According to sources, a security report presented to the president revealed that anti-corruption officials unearthed that money from Sanwo-Olu's ally, Aisha Achimugu, was diverted to the two opposition leaders.
The actual magnitude and timeline of the transactions are not known, but they anticipate more revelations that will lead to more briefings to the president.
Tinubu is furious and betrayed by sources over Sanwo-Olu's activities, which are set to tarnish the governor's opportunity to complete his term and remain close to the president.
Obi and Abubakar's representatives have refused to comment on the matter, which has created a political storm. An investigation has been done into how Achimugu, who has become a front-runner in Sanwo-Olu's financial deal, could have funded the opposition leaders during the 2023 elections.
Achimugu may have distributed the monies as a payback for agreement to finance Sanwo-Olu's re-election bid after Tinubu lost Lagos, officials believe.
The president's party is said to be shocked by the revelations, with one official stating that "the president has informants everywhere" and that Sanwo-Olu was wise enough not to clandestinely finance opposition leaders.
Sanwo-Olu's relationship with Tinubu has been strained in recent months, particularly after the governor participated in the January impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa. The governor's alleged romantic relationship with Achimugu, a married person, has also fueled suspicion.
A presidential spokesperson declined to comment on the matter, citing the sensitive nature of the information. Attempts to reach Sanwo-Olu and his spokesperson have been unsuccessful.
The news has sparked questions regarding Sanwo-Olu's future as governor and whether he can continue to bask in the president's favour.
Information that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the last elections secretly funded opposition parties has sent shockwaves through the structure of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, threatening to disrupt the strangle hold he has on Lagos.
I forgot.ation making the rounds said it was discovered that he allegedly diverted public funds to opposition leaders, Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar.
According to sources, a security report presented to the president revealed that anti-corruption officials unearthed that money from Sanwo-Olu's ally, Aisha Achimugu, was diverted to the two opposition leaders.
The actual magnitude and timeline of the transactions are not known, but they anticipate more revelations that will lead to more briefings to the president.
Tinubu is furious and betrayed by sources over Sanwo-Olu's activities, which are set to tarnish the governor's opportunity to complete his term and remain close to the president.
Obi and Abubakar's representatives have refused to comment on the matter, which has created a political storm. An investigation has been done into how Achimugu, who has become a front-runner in Sanwo-Olu's financial deal, could have funded the opposition leaders during the 2023 elections.
Achimugu may have distributed the monies as a payback for agreement to finance Sanwo-Olu's re-election bid after Tinubu lost Lagos, officials believe.
The president's party is said to be shocked by the revelations, with one official stating that "the president has informants everywhere" and that Sanwo-Olu was wise enough not to clandestinely finance opposition leaders.
Sanwo-Olu's relationship with Tinubu has been strained in recent months, particularly after the governor participated in the January impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa. The governor's alleged romantic relationship with Achimugu, a married person, has also fueled suspicion.
A presidential spokesperson declined to comment on the matter, citing the sensitive nature of the information. Attempts to reach Sanwo-Olu and his spokesperson have been unsuccessful.
The news has sparked questions regarding Sanwo-Olu's future as governor and whether he can continue to bask in the president's favour.
