Sanwo-Olu meets lawyer who sued him over social media blocking, unblocks him

Abdullateef Fowewe

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has unblocked human rights lawyer Festus Ogun on X (formerly Twitter) following a meeting at Lagos House, Marina.

The development comes weeks after Ogun sued the governor for allegedly violating his rights by blocking him on the social media platform.

Festus Ogun disclosed on X, “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!”

Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday praised the governor’s approach in a post on X, saying, “Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has again displayed leadership by inviting a citizen that sued him over the alleged blocking on X.

“To the Governor, every Lagosian is his citizen and the government-citizen engagement is his mantra. He engages with the citizens at every available opportunity.”

Akosile further acknowledged Ogun’s cooperation noting, “Thanks to my friend, @mrfestusogun for equally showing some high-level maturity and understanding, and willingness to continue to engage constructively for the development of our dear State. Governance is a collective responsibility.”

Ogun had earlier dragged Sanwo-Olu to the Federal High Court, Lagos, seeking a court order to compel the governor to unblock him and issue a public apology over alleged human rights violations through the social media block.