By Our Correspondent
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has suspended his Senior Special Assistant on Print Media, Mr. Wale Ajetunmobi, following a controversial post on his personal social media account.
The suspension was announced on Tuesday through a statement issued by Gboyega Akosile, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity.
The statement revealed that Ajetunmobi’s suspension stemmed from “the misrepresentation of facts on his personal X account regarding a past incident.” The governor emphasized his administration’s commitment to justice and fairness, distancing himself from extrajudicial actions.
“Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu frowns at any form of extrajudicial punishment and will not be a part of any such action. That is not who we are. That is not our way,” Akosile stated.
The controversy arose on Sunday, November 24, 2024, when *Premium Times* reported a tweet by Ajetunmobi, posting under the handle #Riddwane, in which he alleged that arsonists involved in the burning of the Television Continental (TVC) station during the 2020 #EndSARS protests had been “hunted down and executed.”
In the same tweet, Ajetunmobi claimed that one of the executed individuals was a young child who sold cooking gas in the Ketu area of Lagos and was allegedly found in possession of an AK-47.
The post sparked widespread outrage, with many condemning the claims as inflammatory and unverified. Ajetunmobi’s suspension is being viewed as an effort by the Lagos State government to reinforce its stance against extrajudicial actions and ensure accountability within its ranks.
The governor’s office has reiterated its commitment to upholding justice and urged public officials to exercise caution when disseminating information online.
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