Sanwo-Olu finally unblocks critic on X

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has lifted his block on human rights lawyer, Festus Ogun, on X (formerly Twitter) following a meeting at Lagos House, Marina, on Friday.

Ogun, who had earlier accused the governor of rights violations, confirmed the development in a post on his Instagram handle on Saturday.

According to him, Sanwo-Olu personally invited him for a brief discussion to resolve his complaints.

“Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unblocked me on X (Twitter). I met briefly with him yesterday at Lagos House Marina, on his invitation, to amicably resolve my complaint of human rights violations. We will continue to hold authorities accountable, regardless. Aluta continua!” Ogun wrote.

Earlier, Ogun had dragged the governor before a Federal High Court in Lagos, accusing him of violating his fundamental rights by blocking him on X.

In the suit marked FHC/L/CS/1739/25, Ogun alleged that the governor’s action denied him access to information about policies and governance in Lagos. He argued that this violated his constitutional right to receive information without interference.

The lawyer further demanded that the court compel Sanwo-Olu to issue a public apology, declare the blocking unconstitutional, and stop targeting critics online.

Ogun, who said he was “haunted, traumatised, and emotionally disturbed,” stressed that the case was bigger than his personal grievance, warning that intolerance of opposing views weakens democracy.

The human rights lawyer also cited a 2019 U.S. court ruling as precedent and emphasized that holding public officials accountable remains crucial for strengthening democratic values.