Sanwo-Olu pulls out of debate, probes PDP-instigated violence

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says he will not participate in The Platform Governorship Debate slated for Sunday, January 29, 2023.

This is just as Sanwo-Olu said security agencies have commenced an investigation into the shooting by some hoodlums in the Surulere area of Lagos State.

The governor while condemning the shooting, vowed to fish out and prosecute the hoodlums.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, on Saturday.

The commissioner alleged that the hoodlums were sponsored by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, adding that the state government will henceforth shun any forum that may require its officials being together with the PDP.

Omotoso noted: “The Lagos State Government has noted the flood of comments sparked by the shocking video of a group of thugs shooting in broad daylight in Surulere.

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“Security agencies are investigating the video, which has gone viral on the social media. We believe they will fish out and prosecute the evil actors, who are believed to be henchmen of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

“We condemn this savagery that has portrayed our State, the safest in Nigeria, in a bad light. That is not who we are; we are civilized and cultured.

“Following advice from competent sources, including elders and respectable Lagosians, we will henceforth shun any forum that may require us being together with PDP and its agents of violence.

“Consequently, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu regrets to announce that he will not be participating at The Platform Governorship Debate of January 29, 2023.

“The Governor holds Pastor Poju Oyemade and the Covenant Christian Church family in high esteem and cherishes future opportunities to engage the congregation and render accounts of his stewardship to them as integral parts of the Lagos electorate.

“We will never be found in the company of those to whom the lives of innocent Lagosians mean nothing. Mr Sanwo-Olu won’t share a podium with them.”

The Star