Politics
Tinubu nearly sacked me because of Desmond Elliot – Gbajabiamila
The Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has explained the circumstances surrounding his strained relationship with Lagos lawmaker, Desmond Elliot.
Gbajabiamila said the issue stemmed from the crisis that led to the impeachment and reinstatement of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos, he revealed that the matter almost cost him his position, following presidential concerns over alleged involvement of Elliot in the assembly dispute.
“I almost lost my job because of Desmond Elliot last year,” he said, adding that President Tinubu personally questioned him over reports linking the lawmaker to the crisis.
Gbajabiamila explained that he initially defended Elliot, insisting he was not involved, but later discovered otherwise after further developments.
He said he later advised the lawmaker to publicly distance himself from the political tension, but that advice was not followed.
The Chief of Staff also dismissed attempts to politicise the matter along religious lines, stressing that political relationships in Lagos and within government are built on cooperation, not division.
He maintained that the controversy did not affect his relationship with the President, adding that lessons had been learned from the episode.
Follow Us on Google Discover
Osun: Jonathan criticises Governors, political leaders’ presence in election states
Tinubu’s 2027 re-election will be easier than 2023 – Wike
Governor Alia forwards six Commissioner nominees to Benue Assembly
‘Fadahunsi, Wole Oke won’t return to National Assembly as long as I’m alive — Davido
Tinubu could have won Osun election ‘At All Cost’ if he wanted, there’s nothing the Gov. could have done – Wike
JUST IN: Cement costs more in Nigeria than Kenya, Togo – FCCPC
Dangote refinery lands $1bn investment backing ahead of IPO
NBTE approves 23 new courses for Federal Polytechnic Ukana
Again, Burna Boy, Shakira’s ‘Dai Dai’ tops billboard charts
Edo Assembly appoints 2Baba’s wife Natasha Osawaru minority leader
Syria court hands death sentence to Assad’s cousin over war crimes
Flooding: Wike orders immediate demolition of houses on waterways in Abuja
ADC didn’t fail Osun guber poll, we tactically worked for Adeleke, Accord to defeat APC – Bolaji Abdullahi
Xenophobia: 83 Nigerians to return home from South Africa Wednesday
APM clinches all 20 chairmanship seats in Bauchi LG elections
FG unveils loan for Nigerians to build or buy houses — How to Apply
Osun Election: APC rejects Adeleke’s victory, mulls legal challenge
JUST-IN: Edo Assembly elects Yekini Idaiyi as new Speaker
BREAKING: Agbebaku resigns as Edo Assembly Speaker
Tinubu could have won Osun election ‘At All Cost’ if he wanted, there’s nothing the Gov. could have done – Wike
2027 Presidency: Three opposition candidates agree to work together, defeat Tinubu
We disagree with INEC, Adeleke didn’t win Osun poll – APC
Cameroon win WAFCON 2026, claim first-ever African Women’s football title
ADC didn’t fail Osun guber poll, we tactically worked for Adeleke, Accord to defeat APC – Bolaji Abdullahi
BREAKING: Gov Idris drops deputy, names Ibrahim Augie as running mate
Neche withdraws from BBnaija season 11
Violence breaks out in Kenya ahead of opposition rally
‘Don’t expect 2027 to be like Osun election’ – Rufai Oseni
Wike under fire as heavy rain floods parts of Abuja
