I’m not contesting – Sanwo-Olu’s media aide Gawat denies contesting Abia gov’ship election

Jubril Gawat, the Senior Special Assistant to President Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on New Media has denied rife rumors that he will contest the 2027 governorship election in Abia or Anambra States.

This comes after a campaign poster purported to be from him emerged online.

The poster indicated that Gawat will contest the Abia State governorship election under the ticket of the Labour Party (LP).

He, however, debunked the rumors via post on X clarifying that he won't contest while assuring of his commitment to the progress of Lagos State.

He wrote: “Good evening everyone, Thanks for Sharing my impromptu photo that dropped earlier today, I appreciate. I also wish to clarify that I am NOT vying for any position in Abia or Anambra State or anywhere, either by ‘Residency or Indigeneship’. The progress of every state is important to me, most especially Lagos State.

“I know it was just cruise but it is equally important to debunk the false information. IGBEGA ILU EKO… AJUMOSE NI, ITESIWAJU ILU ABIA LO JE WA LOGUN. Nigeria o ni baje o.”