Popular Nigerian singer, Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana, has tackled the Lagos State governor. Recently, the governor was reelected as the Lagos State governor for a second term.
The Independent National Electoral Commission declared Sanwo-Olu the winner of the governorship election in the early hours of Monday morning. The Returning Officer of the governorship and state house of assembly elections, Prof. Adenike Oladeji, announced that he won 19 out of the 20 local government areas in the state.
Sanwo-Olu’s Speech
Further, the governor took to Twitter on Monday morning to thank Lagosians. He was thanking them for the chance to govern them for a second term. Specifically, Sanwo-Olu wrote, “Thank you Lagosians!” “I am deeply humbled and grateful for the overwhelming support and trust of the good people of Lagos State.” “I am honored to be re-elected as your Governor.” Secondly, he promised to work tirelessly to deliver a better Lagos.
Again, he said, “These elections have deeply tested us as a people.” This victory is not just mine; it belongs to every Lagosian.
“I have worked hard to live up to this responsibility of governing the most important subnational economy in Africa. We certainly could not have done this by ourselves. Thank you to the Almighty God and all of Lagos. On the other hand, he expressed immense gratitude goes to our great party, APC, and our President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Meanwhile, on the issues of violence that occurred in the state during the election. Sanwo-Olu said, “Recent skirmishes in some LGAs resulting in injuries are reprehensible and not reflective of who we are.” Law enforcement and security agencies have been directed to ensure that those found culpable face the full wrath of the law. Equally important, he emphasized, “What unites us as Lagosians is far more important and substantial than whatever differences exist among us.”
Falz’s Response
In response to the Governor’s tweet, Falz said, “You were not re-elected.” You selected yourself. Everybody saw it unfold. “You are only deceiving yourselves.” Falz replied to another Twitter user that he was in pain. The kind of pain that stems from knowing that brothers and sisters are being turned against each other in a bid to “win” an election.
Finally, Falz said, “Also the pain of seeing our democratic process rubbished before our very eyes.”