Lagos State Government has rejected some of the conclusions reached by the Judicial Panel of Inquiry into last year’s #EndSARS protest.
Some of the rejections included those that had to do with deaths or massacres from military gunshots at Lekki Toll Gate.
Of the 32 recommendations made by the Judicial Panel of Inquiry, the state government accepted 11; rejected one; and accepted six with modifications.
Also, 14 recommendations fell outside the powers of the state government and would be forwarded to the Federal Government for consideration.
Earlier, while briefing on his government’s position on recommendations of the Panel, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had said Lagos State deserves true healing after the protests.
Speaking at State House, Alausa, Sanwo-Olu disclosed that his government was committed to bringing closure to the “painful episode.” He said the state faces the hard choice of restoring harmony or doing itself great harm, urging residents to join his administration in strengthening harmony and putting Lagos on the path of peace.
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He urged the rejection of persons fueling anarchy and suspicion; those who cling to the unsubstantiated belief that carries no weight of verifiable evidence while choosing emotion over facts.
He noted that his administration is ready to facilitate better communication between youths and the security machinery to resolve issues before they become intractable.
The governor also disclosed he would be leading ‘A Walk for Peace’ in December to herald healing of the land, and extended an open invitation to youths, members of the diplomatic corps, civil society groups, students and the media, as well as other stakeholders.
He specifically invited Folarin Falana (Falz), Debo Adebayo (Mr. Marcaroni), Dele Farotimi, Temitope Majekodunmi, Segun Awosanya (Segalinks), Adedotun (Just Detoun), Seun Kuti, Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu and Commander of Rapid Response Squad (RRS), CSP Yinka Egbeyemi, and others to join him in the “historic march for our dear Lagos.”
He said:
Nobody will build this city for us. Let us show the world who we are. We are Lagosians, a people of great renown, driven by the irrepressible spirit of Lagos. It is a testimony to our strength and resilience as a people that, despite the huge losses incurred because of these terrible incidents, we have bounced back, with our economy as vibrant and virile as ever. I have no doubt whatsoever that our prospects are as bright as ever and the best lies ahead of Lagos State and Nigeria.
