The Lagos State Government has refuted claims circulating online alleging a disagreement between Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.
The denial was contained in a statement released on Thursday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Lagos State Governor, Gboyega Akosile.
The statement, which was made available to PUNCH Online, described the reports as misleading and untrue.
According to Akosile, the stories published by some online platforms and blogs falsely suggested a breakdown in the relationship between the two governors.
“The attention of Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, has been drawn to some reports making the rounds in some online media platforms and blogs, insinuating that there is a rift between Governor Sanwo-Olu and his Ogun State counterpart, Prince Dapo Abiodun.
“We wish to state clearly that this is not true. In fact, it is the direct opposite of the relationship that exists between the two leaders”, the statement partly read.
Akosile explained that both governors enjoy a strong and productive relationship anchored on regular interaction and shared developmental goals.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Prince Dapo Abiodun and Governor Sanwo-Olu enjoy a very cordial brotherly relationship.
“The two brother-Governors meet regularly and speak with each other frequently on matters of mutual interest for the development of their respective states.
“This is partly because their states share common boundaries and are also bound together by socio-cultural norms.”
The Lagos State Government also warned against deliberate attempts to create friction between the two leaders through false information.
“We, therefore, would like to advise those seeking to plant a seed of discord between the two leaders with fake news to desist forthwith, as both Prince Dapo Abiodun and Mr Sanwo-Olu are bound by a common vision to make life more abundant for their respective people.”
