Temidayo Akinsuyi, Lagos

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos state chapter on Thursday said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu deserves commendation on his handling of the recent #EndSARS protest in Lagos, saying the accolades received by the governor so far by appreciative Nigerians is justified.

Speaking in an interview with Daily Independent, Allhaji Tunde Balogun, the state chairman of the party said he couldn’t have done better than Sanwo-Olu if he was in his capacity as governor of Lagos state.

He said “We are impressed with the governor in the manner with which he handled the #EndSARS protest. If I was the governor of Lagos state, I couldn’t have done better. He deserves all the accolades he has received".

“First of all, he empathized and identified himself with the #EndSARS protesters. He first went to their protest venue in Alausa in a show of solidarity with them. He waved the flag and said inspiring words. He also went to the other venue in Tollgate area to address them also showed solidarity with them. He listened to their demands and took their letter to President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja”.

“ He then set up a panel when he came back to address some of the issues raised. I was there when the governor made calls to some of these protesters to join him in discussion with members of the panel. We had to delay the meeting until we got a response from #EndSARS protesters who eventually elected their representatives. The panel couldn’t start work until they presented their representatives”.

When asked to react to the shootings at Lekki Toll gate on the night of October 20, Balogun said it is surprising how the governor who has no control over the military could order soldiers to the venue. He however said he will wait for the outcome of the judicial panel set up to look into the matter.

“Of course, he has no control over the military. So, it is quite amazing to me how he could order soldiers to shoot at protesters. But the panel is still sitting and I believe that the truth will be revealed soon”.

“ I want to commend the governor and we are very proud of him. He is never against peaceful protests but he is on the same page with them” he said.
https://www.independent.ng/we-are-impressed-with-sanwo-olus-handling-of-endsars-protest-apc/

awon werey somebody

all these people wey learn work from lai mohammed.....always giving misleading information and speeches

Arrant Nonsense.

Impressed for a job well done for killing protesters

Fahdiga:
Impressed for a job well done for killing protesters

Stop this nonsense. Sanwo Olu is a compassionate Governor who would not deliberately have a hand in unlawful killing of Lagosians.

Stop your politics/criticism of hate. Sanwo Olu did well overall and his humanity shone through. Give unto Ceasars whats is Ceasars.

APC a party of vampire, they like to suck innocent blood a lot.

The build up of events leading to the Lekki shootings and the ding dong tales of incongruent lies between the LCC, Sanwo-Olu, Nigerian Army and all agencies under the Nigerian government have put the governor under a credibility crisis.

Lekki shooting the latest Achilles Heel in town

Once you want to throw all government sycophants and ass lickers into psychological trauma, ask them about Lekki during interview.

Lol..

Imagine someone as experienced and articulate as Tinubu saying "they have questions to answer"

Even AG suggested the Army people who shot might be hoodlums.

Lekki shooting will haunt many for years to come

We will never forget.

#LekkiTollMassacre2020