Sanwo-Olu Sacks LTV General Manager Adesola Kosoko Amid Corruption Allegations

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reportedly sacked the General Manager of Lagos Television (LTV), Mrs. Adesola Ibironke Kosoko, amid growing discontent among workers over alleged poor welfare, leadership crisis and financial mismanagement.

Multiple insider sources told SaharaReporters on Thursday that Kosoko’s removal was communicated to the station on Monday, May 4, 2026.

The development has created a leadership vacuum at the state-owned television station, as no replacement had been officially announced as of the time of filing this report.

Kosoko was appointed substantive General Manager of LTV on August 8, 2023, after previously serving as Director of Content Control and Operations. She reportedly had over 25 years of broadcasting experience before assuming the role.

Although the Lagos State government has yet to officially disclose reasons for her removal, several staff members who spoke with SaharaReporters described the decision as overdue and accused the former general manager of presiding over poor staff welfare and operational decline.

“She has been removed by the governor since Monday and has been moving around lobbying politicians and influential persons to reverse the decision,” one insider alleged.

“As we speak, there is leadership vacuum at the station. Immediately after the removal, she was summoned to the office of the Head of Service in Alausa. Her administration was terrible, even though she was one of us before becoming GM,” the source added.

Some workers alleged that under Kosoko’s leadership, salaries and welfare packages were poorly managed despite funds allegedly released by the state government for operations and equipment.

“There was no staff welfare. Operational vehicles were broken down and the few repaired were allegedly handled through her husband’s mechanic workshop,” a source claimed.

“We don’t even get our salaries regularly. Removing her felt like answered prayers to many staff members.”

Workers also accused the former LTV boss of failing to improve the station’s technical infrastructure.

“As a television station, we don’t even have drones or functional Outside Broadcast vans. For outside broadcasts, we sometimes rely on mobile phones,” another source said.

“The transmitter bought for the station is reportedly not functioning properly and we currently lack strong terrestrial broadcast presence.”

Some employees further alleged that office facilities had deteriorated under her leadership.

“The office environment is poor and many of the office furniture are damaged. Even some of the computers purchased barely lasted six months,” a staff member alleged.

Sources also questioned the implementation of a solar power project at the station, claiming the system became unreliable only months after installation.

“The solar project is already epileptic despite being relatively new, unlike the one at Eko FM which is functioning well,” a source added.

Staff members also raised concerns over alleged financial irregularities involving commercial partnerships and use of station property.

According to insiders, presenters involved in a BetNaija barter arrangement were allegedly shortchanged.

“Presenters were supposed to earn N100,000 per show under the deal, but she allegedly paid them N20,000,” one source claimed.

Some workers further alleged that parts of the station premises were leased to churches without proper accountability for proceeds generated.

A source claimed that Governor Sanwo-Olu had previously confronted Kosoko over complaints concerning the alleged leasing of state property within the LTV complex.

“Last year, when she went to Marina to cover an event involving the First Lady, the governor reportedly confronted her over reports he had been receiving about the management of the station and alleged leasing of state land to churches,” the source alleged.

The workers also challenged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to investigate the former GM’s administration and alleged financial dealings.

“We dare the EFCC to probe her tenure and some of the companies linked to her administration,” a staff member said.

Some employees warned that workers might protest if the governor reverses the decision to remove her.

“Members of staff are tired. If she is brought back, there may be revolt at the station,” one of the sources warned.

Efforts to obtain comments from Kosoko and the Lagos State government were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report. (SaharaReporters)