The Lagos State Government has denied involvement in the rumored Oro festival scheduled for August 1-15, coinciding with the planned #EndBadGovernance protest.
According to The PUNCH, Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the government respects the rights of traditional worshippers to conduct their activities, just like other religious groups.
Akosile emphasized that the government does not interfere with religious activities, citing the example of Muslim and Christian events.
He noted that both the protesters and traditional worshippers have the right to exercise their freedoms, and the government’s role is not to intervene.
He said, “Oro festival is like Muslim and Christian activities and has no business with Lagos State government interference. We don’t have a hand in how any religious group goes about their lawful activities.
“The protesters have their rights just like the traditional worshippers who want to perform their activities too. What is our business in that?” he queried.
