Governor Sanwo Olu Emerges New Chairman,  South West Governors Forum

By Akinwale Kasali

After a closed door meeting that lasted for several hours, Lagos State Governor, Babajide  Sanwo-olu, has been elected as the Chairman of the South West Governor’s forum.

The election had in attendance  Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Governor Sanwo Olu and Governor Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State.

Sanwo-olu is expected to lead the six South West States namely, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti and Lagos. He succeeds the late Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, who served as the Forum’s Chairman until he passed away in December 2023.

Governor Akeredolu who died of  cancer was a notable figure among others who fought for the establishment of Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN), also known as “Amotekun.

Akeredolu, during his tenure as the Forum’s Chairman stood his ground and championed the establishment of Amotekun to address the security challenges in South-West states, even getting collaborations with the government to make the security outfit more effective.

Several regional groups has urged the South West Governors to sustain Amotekun in order to immortalise Akeredolu’s legacy and make sure that his efforts are not in vain.

Sanwo Olu will lead the affairs of the South West Governors Forum for the next three years.