LASG Warns Trouble Makers As APC Urges Mischief Makers To Stop Fanning Embers Of Violence

By Akinwale Kasali

The Lagos State Government has warned trouble makers against postelection violence of any kind in the State.

The warning became necessary following reports making the rounds that some mischief makers are plotting to cause violence in the State.

Gbenga Omotoso, Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will not shy away in keeping the people togather irrespective of their tribes and religion.

He said people with divisive motives must not be allowed to destroy the heritage of the State like was the case during the ENDSARS protest.

Omotoso added that it was irresponsible on the part of anyone to whip up sentiments because they lost out in the last election.

On the collection of Certificate of Return received by the Governor today, the Commissioner described it as the beginning of another phase to a greater Lagos.

In the same vein, the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the State have also sent a strong warning in this regard to those planning to cause trouble in the state in the aftermath of recently concluded elections to have a change of hearts.

Seye Oladejo, APC Spokesperson in the State gave this warning at a news briefing in Ikeja said the state will not allow a repeat of the sad memory of ENDSARS in the state.

He said if there were records of violence in some parts of the state does not amount to the calls for the cancellation of the outcome of the exercise.

He advised that rather than those who lost out in the election calling for violence, the best place to show their grievances is the Election Petition Tribunal.

Oladejo noted that BVAS recorded 88% sucess in polling units across the country in the last general elections.