Some people in Tinubu’s administration don’t want Fashola, says ex-presidential aide

Former presidential aide Laolu Akande says people close to President Bola Tinubu opposed bringing Babatunde Fashola into the federal administration. Speaking on the Naija Unfiltered podcast, Akande cited possible fatigue on Fashola’s part but said resistance within Tinubu’s circle was the more significant reason for his absence. He described Fashola, Lagos governor from 2007 to 2015 and a minister under Muhammadu Buhari, as principled and unwilling to tolerate certain practices. Akande did not identify the alleged opponents and said Fashola remains close to Tinubu.