LAGOS – A public interaction, or lack thereof, between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at a major Lagos event has ignited political discussion. The President appeared to ignore the Governor, a moment now dubbed the Tinubu snub Sanwo-Olu. Eyewitnesses report Governor Sanwo-Olu was left extending a handshake that was not reciprocated, sparking immediate speculation among attendees.
The incident occurred under the full glare of media cameras. This public nature of the Tinubu snub Sanwo-Olu has understandably fuelled talk. Observers are questioning potential strains within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
APC Unity Questioned After Tinubu Snub Sanwo-Olu
The apparent slight has not gone unnoticed by political commentators. Analyst Bisi Aransiola stated, “This isn’t just a personal snub it may signal deeper cracks within the party’s leadership structure.” This Tinubu snub Sanwo-Olu could indicate internal party issues.
Adding to the situation, neither the Presidency nor the Lagos State Government has issued an official comment on the incident. Many in Nigerian political circles are interpreting this silence as significant.
Implications for Lagos Power Dynamics
The key question emerging from this incident is: What does this public cold shoulder mean for Governor Sanwo-Olu’s political standing within the APC? Political strategists are now actively debating this. A senior APC member, speaking anonymously, remarked, “In Lagos politics, optics matter and this one was loud.”
This brief, yet charged, non-interaction has sparked fresh discussions. Topics include loyalty, hierarchy, and potential power shifts within the APC. The Tinubu snub Sanwo-Olu undeniably cast a shadow over an event intended to project party unity. It has provided Lagos political observers with considerable material for discussion.
By Abdullah Korede
