Nigeria, April 28 -- The Lagos State Government has dismissed as false report claiming Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been asked to resign on health grounds to allow Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat assume office.

In a statement posted on Facebook on Monday by the governor's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the government described the report, published by Sahara Reporters, as "fake news" and insisted Mr Sanwo-Olu remains in good health and fully in charge of the affairs of the state.

"We have noted with concern a false report by Sahara Reporters alleging that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been 'ordered to resign on health grounds' with the Deputy Governor set to take over.

"This report is false in its entirety...