Talks about Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is facing stiff opposition against his re-election bid within his party, the All Progressives Congress make the rounds, another circle has started.
Gbenga Ashafa is being touted as interested in becoming the next governor.
And his people are said to be sounding out political stakeholders in Lagos while he stayed far deep behind the scene.
Ashafa is in his second term as Senator representing Lagos East.
His name was mooted as a possible candidate in the keen contest that threw up Ambode Lagos APC candidate.
Again his name is being touted as talks the incumbent is facing intense opposition within his party in the bid to secure re-election float around.
Those close to Ashafa are however non-committal regarding the latest gubernatorial talks decorating the two-term Senator.