{
  "id": 16304767,
  "title": "Why Tinubu's men don't want Fashola near Aso Rock - Laolu Akande reveals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/why-tinubus-men-dont-want-fashola-near-aso-rock-laolu-akande-reveals",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T08:05:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/24/why-tinubus-men-dont-want-fashola-near-aso-rock-laolu-akande-reveals-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola has been the subject of controversy over his potential inclusion in President Bola Tinubu's cabinet. According to Laolu Akande, a former aide to the former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, there are two reasons why Fashola is not part of the current government. Firstly, Fashola himself may be feeling weary, but the more significant factor is the presence of individuals within Tinubu's camp who do not wish for him to join the administration.\n\nAkande explained that Fashola is known for his unwavering principles and intolerance of nonsense. He stated that the former minister does not compromise and those who aim to engage in such behavior are not interested in having him in the government.",
  "summary": "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 […] Why Tinubu's men don't want Fashola near…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}