Lagos Governors since 1999.
Since the return of democracy in 1999, dozens of former governors across Nigeria have moved from Government House to the Senate in what many describe as a political retirement pathway. But Lagos has remained a notable exception, as none of its civilian governors has been allowed to retire to the Senate. SODIQ OJUROUNGBE writes
In several states across Nigeria, the transition of former governors to the Nigerian Senate has become almost routine. For many ex-governors, the Senate offers a way to remain politically relevant, retain influence and stay close to power after completing their tenure.
Few politicians illustrate that trend better than Danjuma Goje.
After serving two terms as governor of Gombe State, Goje won election to represent Gombe Central in the Senate in 2011, relying on the political structure and influence he built while in office.
Twelve years later, he was still in the Red
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