The Lagos State Government has distanced itself from the rumoured upcoming Oro festival scheduled for August 1 to 15, coinciding with the #EndBadGovernance protest.

The government likened it to other religious activities held across the country.

Speaking in a telephone conversation with PUNCH Online, Gboyega Akosile, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the state’s Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said no one questions the government when other religions hold their activities.

He noted that the same respect should be maintained for traditional worshippers because they have the right to worship according to the constitution and can go about their lawful exercises.

“Oro festival is like Muslim and Christian activities and has no business with Lagos State government interference. We don’t have a hand in how any religious group goes about their lawful activities.

“The protesters have their rights just like the traditional worshippers who want to perform their activities too. What is our business in that?” he queried.

Jostoman:
Una Oro self go run when Oro see crowd.

Orlu13:
u ppl should keep telling these lies to ur brain-dead urchins

we know dat u guys are using this pro anytime u feel dat d government u so much like is threatened... APC has destroyed every fabric of unity in this country

It's indeed an evil party...things like these doesn't happen bfr until the demonic APC was formed

Kukutenla:
Who said this?
He should be fired
Army has no business with civil disobedience
He should face bandits, Boko haram and other terrorists ravaging the land
The level of sycophants in this administration is just shocking
Even the army has been politicised and desecrated

vanbonattel:
We non indigenes support the oro Festival, it's a showcase of rich culture and tradition, and a chance for yorubas to protest alone without the interference of other tribes. Just don't let the masquerades loot shops of burn BRT buses. Well done.

Jostoman:
Una Oro self go run when Oro see crowd.