Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has condemned the recent X post calling on Igbos to vacate Lagos and other South-West states.
Sanwo-Olu who is the Chairman of South-West Governor’s forum called on security agencies to promptly investigate those behind the post and bring them to Justice.
Sanwo-Olu in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, described the call as reckless, divisive and dangerous.
He however urged residents to ignore the post and any similar content, assuring them that efforts would be doubled towards ensuring lasting peace in the state.
The statement said: “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 from 20th to 30th August, 2024.
“The Governor of Lagos State and indeed, Lagos State Government wish to distance themselves from the reckless, divisive and dangerous rhetoric, saying Lagos remains home to every Nigerian citizen regardless of their ethnic nationality.
“Governor Sanwo-Olu views the post as not only reckless and divisive but an attempt to sow a seed of discord between the Yoruba in the Southwest and other tribes, especially those who have made Lagos their permanent place of abode.
“The Governor appeals to Lagosians not to allow any person or group of individuals to create tensions in the State, calling on the security agencies to promptly investigate those behind the handle and bring them to justice.
“Mr. Governor enjoins Lagosians to ignore the post and any post of that nature, promising to double his efforts towards ensuring lasting peace in the State”.
