{
  "id": 16326248,
  "title": "Why some people around Tinubu don’t want Fashola — Ex-presidential aide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/why-some-people-around-tinubu-dont-want-fashola-ex-presidential-aide",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T13:12:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/why-some-people-around-tinubu-dont-want-fashola-ex-presidential-aide/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former presidential aide Laolu Akande claims that certain individuals close to President Bola Tinubu are opposed to the inclusion of former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola in the Federal Government. Akande suggested that fatigue may be a factor, but emphasized that opposition from those around the President is the more significant reason. Speaking on the Naija Unfiltered podcast, Akande stated that Fashola, known for his strong principles and refusal to compromise, would not be tolerated in the administration due to his refusal to condone questionable practices. Akande did not identify the specific individuals opposing Fashola or provide evidence for his allegations. Fashola, who served as Lagos governor between 2007 and 2015 and later joined President Muhammadu Buhari's cabinet, has not held a position in Tinubu's administration since the President's inauguration in May 2023. Despite the absence of an open disagreement, Akande claimed that Fashola remained close to Tinubu.",
  "summary": "A former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has alleged that some people around President Tinubu don’t want Babatunde Fashola in government to protect certai Read More: https://punchng.com/why-some-people-around-tinubu-dont-want-fashola-ex-presidential-aide/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}