In continuation of his engagements with various groups and stakeholders ahead of the planned nationwide protests, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday met with civil society and self-determination groups to discuss the need for peace in Lagos State.
This is as the planned nationwide hunger and hardship protest slated to be held from August 1 draws closer.
In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, on Friday, on X, the governor told the civil rights groups that the state government is not averse to citizens’ right to express themselves, however, it must be done lawfully.
He urged the CSOs to ensure that the protesters were peaceful and orderly.
Sanwo-Olu spoke against the wanton destruction of public and private property as the state experienced during the October 2020 protest.
He noted that some individuals issuing threats might have ulterior motives aimed at disrupting law and order.