Governor Sanwo-Olu Condemns Call for Igbo to Leave Lagos

On Thursday, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu condemned a controversial post by @Lagospedia on X (formerly Twitter) that urged the Igbo to vacate Lagos and the South-West.

The post, dated July 27, 2024, called for a massive #IgboMustGo protest scheduled from August 20 to 30, 2024, sparking significant backlash on social media.

In response, Governor Sanwo-Olu’s media aide, Gboyega Akosile, issued a statement clarifying that the governor and the Lagos State Government reject the divisive and dangerous rhetoric. He emphasized that Lagos remains a welcoming home for all Nigerian citizens, regardless of their ethnic background.

Sanwo-Olu views the post as a harmful attempt to incite discord between the Yoruba people of the South-West and other tribes, particularly those who have established their homes in Lagos.

The governor urged Lagosians to resist any efforts to create tension and called on security agencies to investigate and hold accountable those responsible for the post.

The governor reassured residents of his commitment to maintaining peace in the state and urged them to disregard the provocative post and similar messages.