- Former Lagos governor Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) addressed speculation about his political future in a television interview on Wednesday, July 22
- Fashola reflected on a career that took him from Lagos governorship to federal minister under President Muhammadu Buhari
- The ex-minister spoke about inspiring younger Nigerians to pursue the presidency rather than pursuing it himself
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.
Ikeja, Lagos state – Former Lagos governor and ex-minister of power, works and housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said he has no ambition to become Nigeria’s president.
Speaking during an interview with TVC News on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, monitored by Legit.ng, Fashola said he is content with what he described as “the greatest honour my country has done me.”
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He said:
“My journey has been an unimaginable privilege, and I hope that it, in some way, inspires another generation about the possibilities of this country. Particularly because when we celebrate dreams across the Atlantic, our country is also a place where there are so many stories of rags to riches and grass to grace. And I hope that it inspires another generation to contest for the presidency in Nigeria.”
Watch Fashola’s interview on X below:
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Source: Legit.ng