Accusing PDP Candidate of Violence Sanwo-Olu To Stay Away From Governorship Debate

Amidst allegations and counter allegations over violence in some parts of Lagos ahead of the general elections, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said he will henceforth not participate in any debate that brings him together with the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party Jide Adediran.
There were reports of gun violence in the Surulere area of the Lagos metropolis on Friday where some campaigns vehicles believed to belong to the PDP were seen with hoodlums who shot sporadically in residential areas.
As part of its reactions, the Lagos State Government has said
Security agencies are investigating the video, which has gone viral on the social media.
A statement by Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information, said, “We believe they will fish out and prosecute the evil actors, who are believed to be henchmen of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
“We condemn this savagery that has portrayed our state, the safest in Nigeria, in a bad light. That is not who we are; we are civilized and cultured.”.
Announcing decision not to join any forum where the PDP candidate appears, the statement said “Following advice from competent sources, including elders and respectable Lagosians, we will henceforth shun any forum that may require us being together with PDP and its agents of violence.
“Consequently, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu regrets to announce that he will not be participating at The Platform Governorship Debate of January 29, 2023.”
It added that the Governor holds Pastor Poju Oyemade and the Covenant Christian Church family in high esteem and cherishes future opportunities to engage the congregation and render accounts of his stewardship to them as integral parts of the Lagos electorate.
“We will never be found in the company of those to whom the lives of innocent Lagosians mean nothing. Mr Sanwo-Olu won’t share a podium with them,” it concluded