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Gov. Sanwo-Olu Invites #EndSARS Activists For Peace Walk To 'Heal Lagos Land' | DETAILS

Faith Ukanwa

Dec 01, 2021

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has invited some pro #EndSARS Activist among others for a peace walk in December.

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Sanwo-Olu made this call on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 during a press conference where he spoke on the #EndSARS protest ahead of the release of the white paper report on the Lagos Judiciary Panel of inquiry.

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The protesters invited include; Folarin Falana alias Falz, Debo Adedayo alias Mr Macaroni, Seun Kuti, and Rinu Oduala.

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The governor who plans to lead the walk, said it will 'herald the healing of Lagos land after the 2020 protests.

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"Our state deserves true healing after the disturbances that trailed last year's protests against police brutality. It is only the sustenance of harmony that can guarantee the realization of aspirations of all residents".

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"The state is currently faced with the hard choice of restoring harmony or doing itself great harm. I appeal to Lagosians to reject those fueling anarchy and suspicion, clinging to the unsubstantiated belief that carries no weight of verifiable evidence and choosing emotion over hard facts.

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"Our administration is ready to facilitate better communication between the youths and the state's security machinery to resolve issues before they become intractable.

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"To quicken recovery and engender a better understanding, I will lead 'A Walk for Peace' in December to herald the healing of the land.

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"I have extended an open invitation to the youths, members of the diplomatic corps, civil society groups, students and the media, as well as other stakeholders to join me in this peace walk" Sanwo-Olu said.

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— Faith Ukanwa

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