A worrying development is that the Lagos State Government has condemned and stirred up controversy over a social media post made by a handle going by the handle Lagospedia. The post, which was placed on X (previously Twitter), called for a fictitious #IgboMustGo protest that was to take place in Lagos and other parts of Southwest Nigeria between August 20 and 30, 2024. The post, which has now gone viral, advised Yorubas living in the Southeast to return to their native country and urged Igbo inhabitants to leave the area.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Reacting swiftly to the inflammatory post, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State issued a strong rebuttal through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile. The Governor, speaking on behalf of the Lagos State Government, vehemently denounced the message as reckless, divisive, and potentially dangerous to the peace and unity of the state. Sanwo-Olu emphasized that Lagos remains a home for all Nigerians, irrespective of their ethnic background, and reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to fostering unity among all residents.
“This post is not only divisive but an attempt to sow seeds of discord among our people,” Governor Sanwo-Olu stated, highlighting the importance of maintaining harmony and tolerance in the cosmopolitan city of Lagos. He called upon Lagosians to reject such messages and not to allow themselves to be drawn into tensions created by irresponsible individuals or groups.
Furthermore, the Lagos State Government expressed its intention to investigate the originators of the controversial post and take legal action as necessary. Governor Sanwo-Olu instructed security agencies to promptly commence an investigation to identify those behind the Lagospedia handle and hold them accountable for their actions.
In concluding the statement, Governor Sanwo-Olu reassured residents of Lagos of his administration’s unwavering commitment to ensuring lasting peace and security across the state. He urged all citizens to remain calm, ignore divisive rhetoric, and join hands in building a prosperous and harmonious Lagos.
The swift and decisive response from the Lagos State Government underscores the importance of responsible social media use and the need to safeguard communal harmony in Nigeria’s most populous city. As the investigation progresses, all eyes remain on how authorities will address the root causes of such incendiary messages while upholding the principles of inclusivity and unity that Lagos prides itself upon.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
