Atiku, Sanwo-Olu, Condemns #IgboMustGo Threat in Lagos, Demands Investigation.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has publicly condemned the protest for the Igbo people to leave Lagos and the South-West region of Nigeria. The controversial message, shared on X by an account named Lagospedia on July 27, 2024, urged Lagosians to prepare for a massive protest under the hashtag #IgboMustGo from August 20 to 30, 2024.
Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to Sanwo-Olu, Gboyega Akosile, released a statement on Thursday, August 1, denouncing the post as “reckless, divisive, and dangerous, emphasizing that the state is a home for all Nigerians, regardless of ethnicity.
He also emphasised that Governor Sanwo-Olu thinks the social media post is harmful and designed to create conflict between the Yoruba people and other ethnic groups, particularly those who live in Lagos. He (Sanwo-Olu) urges residents not to let such posts cause trouble and asks the authorities to investigate and punish those responsible. The Governor also encourages everyone to ignore the post and assures that he will work harder to maintain peace in the state.
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— Gboyega Akosile (@gboyegaakosile) August 1, 2024
The attention of Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been drawn to a post by LagosPedia, a social media handle on X (formerly Twitter) that calls on the Igbo to vacate Lagos and Southwest of Nigeria and brace up for a massive hashtag
#IgboMustGo protest… pic.twitter.com/ug3xg0NUzA
Atiku’s Reaction to #IgboMustGo Lagos Protest
Governor Sanwo-Olu’s condemnation of the #IgboMustGo hashtag comes after Atiku Abubakar, who was the 2023 presidential candidate for the People’s Democratic Party, also spoke out against it. Atiku described the protest movement as a significant threat to the unity and security of Nigeria. He also highlighted that Nigeria’s Constitution ensures that every citizen has the right to live and work anywhere in the country.
