Why Tinubu's men don't want Fashola near Aso Rock - Laolu Akande reveals
Former aide Laolu Akande claims that Babatunde Fashola is excluded from President Tinubu's government because his principled nature and refusal to tolerate corruption conflict with the interests of those currently surrounding the President. Akande suggests that Fashola's absence is a deliberate move by political insiders.
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This insight into Nigerian political dynamics sheds light on the internal power struggles and administrative culture within the current presidential cabinet.
Laolu Akande, former aide to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has revealed why some people around President Bola Tinubu do not want former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, in the current government.Speaking during an interview on the Naija Unfiltered Podcast, Akande said some people in Tinubu's camp are blocking Fashola because he will not allow certain things to happen in the government.He said that there are two reasons Fashola is not in Tinubu's government.According to him, Fashola himself may be tired, but more importantly, some people close to the President do not want him around."I think the reason Fashola is not in this…
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