I Think The Problem Between Tinubu And Aregbesola Was Who Would Become Governor —Akande Reveals

Former presidential aide Laolu Akande has attributed the political disagreement between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola to a contest over who would become governor of the state.

Akande made this disclosure during an interview on Symfoni TV on Friday, October 23, 2026, while discussing Tinubu’s political history, relationships with influential political figures, and disagreements that have shaped alliances within Nigeria’s political landscape.

Speaking on the disagreement between Tinubu and Aregbesola, Akande said, “I think the problem between him and Aregbesola was who would become governor.”

His remarks suggested that the disagreement between the two political figures was rooted in competing interests over political succession and the struggle for control of the governorship position in Osun State.

Tinubu and Aregbesola were influential figures in the political structure associated with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Southwest.

Their previous political association and subsequent differences have attracted attention amid broader discussions about party loyalty, leadership struggles, and the distribution of political influence.

Akande’s explanation points to the role that political ambitions and succession disputes can play in the breakdown of relationships between politicians who previously worked together.

Watch the video starting from 47:49 to 47:59

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