Lagos: Sanwo-olu Calls On Security Agencies To Arrest #Igbomustgo Promoters

Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu has condemned the the post on the social media calling on Igbo to vacate Lagos and south west of Nigeria.

A post by social media user  LagosPedia on X had called for the hashtag #IgboMustGo protest from August 20 and 30 from the state and region.

Reacting to the post, Governor Sanwo-olu described the post as divisive and dangerous, noting that the state remains home to all Nigerians regardless of where they hail from.

The governor’s remark is contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Gboyega Akosile late Thursday night.

Governor Sanwo-olu condemned the post saying such is capable of disrupting the peace in the state and the south west in general, calling on the security agencies  to apprehend and deal with  whoever is trying to cause tension in the state.

The statemen said, “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.”

Recall that during the 2023 general election Igbo in the state were prevented from voting  by some non-state actors, believed to be supporting the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.