Council Speaks on Governor Sanwo-Olu's Replacement, Its Plans for 2023 in LagosPAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! The leadership of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) has said that it has not settled for a replacement for the incumbent governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2023. The Punch reports that the council reacting to a viral broadcast on WhatsApp said it has not found anyone who would replace the governor in the 2023 general elections. In a statement signed by GAC's secretary, the council said the broadcast shared on WhatsApp alleging otherwise was created by merchants of hate and discord. Recommended for you “So accurate”: Ayra Starr chooses between rapping in Chinese and dumping he... It said the creators of the content are focused on brewing disharmony and vexations among party leaders, members and stakeholders in Lagos politics. PAY ATTENTION: Subscribe to Digital Talk newsletter to receive must-know business stories and succeed BIG! The statement read in part: It noted that the process of picking a governor is clearly stated in the constitution and contrary to the false impression there is no discussion of second term ticket by the GAC. The council also said that it is not within its purview to engage in picking replacements for a governor. It said: Recommended for you "No old notes yet from CBN": Banks ration cash as Supreme Court suspends wi... The council also stated that the Lagos state governor is currently doing a good job in delivering projects in the state and working steadily to ensure residents live a better life. Governor Sanwo-Olu seems to be very confident that he will be re-elected for a second term by Lagosians. The Lagos state governor gave a hint of his thoughts regarding his second term ambition during a live TV programme. Sanwo-Olu says it will make sense for residents of the megacity to allow his administration to stay in office for another four years. Meanwhile, All Progressives Congress, APC, publicity secretary in Lagos, Seye Oladejo, has dismissed concerns over Asiwaju Bola Tinubu's age, educational qualification, and source of wealth. Recommended for you “Hand dey scratch baba”: Davido mistakenly posts video of him getting massa... There have been a series of allegations against the former Lagos state governor in the public space after the declaration of his ambition to contest in the 2023 presidential poll. Oladejo, on Tuesday, January 25, during a media parley on a wide range of issues, charged those kicking against Tinubu's presidential ambition to be democratic and provide facts rather than resorting to cheap blackmail. Source: Legit.ng Contrary to claims and broadcast on WhatsApp, there seems to be no possible replacement for Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yet This was debunked by the Governance Advisory Council in a recent statement released by its secretary over the weekend The council said the Lagos state governor is doing a great job in the state and should be commended PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Subscribe to Digital Talk newsletter to receive must-know business stories and succeed BIG! “That the GAC has not settled for any person to replace Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu as governor. Therefore, it is absolutely false and preposterous for anyone to suggest so." ”Importantly, the Independent National Electoral Commission has not signalled the commencement of the process for the governorship election in Lagos state. “Governor Sanwo-Olu was elected for a 4-year tenure which is still ongoing." "The matter of replacement of the governor does not arise and is patently subjudice."