Why Tinubu initially withdrew support for Fashola’s second term — Ex-aide

President Bola Tinubu reportedly withdrew his support for Babatunde Fashola's bid for a second term as Lagos State Governor due to concerns about Fashola's political ambitions. Professor Dapo Thomas, a former Special Assistant to Tinubu, revealed that Fashola was perceived as attempting to establish an independent political base, potentially undermining Tinubu's mentorship.

Thomas explained that Tinubu's initial backing for Fashola's re-election was contingent on Fashola remaining aligned with his political structure. However, Fashola's alleged efforts to cultivate his own political network led Tinubu to reconsider his support. This move was seen as a reaction to Fashola's perceived desire for autonomy within the Lagos political landscape.

The account sheds light on the intricate political maneuvering and loyalty dynamics that characterized the relationship between the two prominent Nigerian politicians. It suggests that Fashola's actions were interpreted as a challenge to Tinubu's established political dominance in Lagos, prompting a decisive intervention from the then-political godfather.

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Tinubu initially withdrew his support for Babatunde Fashola's second-term bid over what he described as attempts by the governor to build an independent political structure separate from his mentor.