Lagos govt denies involvement in Oro Festival amid #EndBadGovernance protest plans

The Lagos State Government has denied any involvement in rumours regarding the Oro festival scheduled for August 1-15, 2024, coinciding with the planned #EndBadGovernance protests.

Press Secretary to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Gboyega Akosile, stated this during interview with PUNCHon Thursday.

He noted that the government does not interfere in religious activities, including traditional worship.

Akosile drew parallels with Muslim and Christian events, stressing that traditional religious adherents have a constitutional right to practice their beliefs without government interference.

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He noted that the government’s focus is on maintaining peace and order, ensuring that protests and religious activities do not disrupt business operations in the state.

“Oro Festival is like a Muslim and Christian activity and has nothing to do with the Lagos State government’s interference. We do not interfere in the legitimate activities of any religious group.

“The protesters have the same rights as the traditional congregation who want to do their activities. What’s our business with that?

“If anyone wants to protest, they should come out and exercise their right lawfully without disrupting business activities in the state. We will not allow the peace of the state to be disturbed. No responsible government will allow it,” he said.

The government’s clarification came after a social media post sparked mixed reactions about the Oro festival. Akosile reiterated that the government respects the rights of all groups to carry out lawful activities, including protesters and indigenous peoples.

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