Lagos governor rebuts Rivers rivalry claim

During a televised interview on 8 August, Sanwo‑Olu responded to comments made by Rivers State Governor Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, who suggested Lagos was lagging behind in development.

The Lagos governor called the statement “baseless” and warned that such rhetoric could fracture the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Political analysts note the exchange reflects deeper competition for federal resources between the two oil‑rich states.

Both governors pledged to focus on delivering public services rather than political point‑scoring.