Why Governor Sanwo-Olu Canceled The Planned Peace Walk

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has canceled the scheduled 'Peace Walk' aimed at bringing healing to the region following the EndSARS panel report.

In a press briefing held on Thursday, Sanwo-Olu explained that the exercise was canceled due to the rise in the Omicron variant cases of the coronavirus.

“We chose to be guided not by our emotions, but expert opinions rooted in science. Between Tuesday 30, November 2021 that I made my address, and now, we have seen a significant rise in cases associated with the Omicron variant of this pandemic.

“Given this development, I am constrained to stand down all preparations for the walk for peace. I will not endanger the life of any Lagosian in my sincere search for peace,” he said.

The Governor added that he was "overwhelmed by the outpouring of support the initiative received from far and near. The deluge of support is, however, indicative of one thing: our people know the strategic place of peace to our quest for development.”