Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unblocked human rights lawyer Festus Ogun on X (formerly Twitter) after a meeting at Lagos House, Marina.
The meeting aimed to amicably resolve Ogun’s complaint of human rights violations.
Ogun had accused Sanwo-Olu of blocking him on X due to his 2021 criticisms and demand for accountability over the October 2020 #EndSARS killings. The lawyer stated that the governor had denied him access to public updates and to receiving information about policies and governance in Lagos, which constitutes a violation of his right to receive information without interference.
This led Ogun to drag Sanwo-Olu to a Federal High Court in Lagos, alleging a violation of his fundamental rights. In the suit, Ogun urged the court to compel Sanwo-Olu to issue a public apology to him and to declare the action unconstitutional, arbitrary, and discriminatory.
“Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unblocked me on X (Twitter). I met briefly with him yesterday at Lagos House Marina, on his invitation, to amicably resolve my complaint of human rights violations. We will continue to hold authorities accountable, regardless. Aluta continua!” Ogun wrote after the meeting.
The development highlights the need for public officials to respect the right to freedom of expression and engage with critics online. Despite the resolution, Ogun emphasized the importance of holding authorities accountable. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of digital rights and the need for government officials to be transparent and accountable to the public.
