The Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has canceled all preparations for the ‘Walk for Peace’ due to rise in cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the state.
Governor Sanwo Olu said in a statement: “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. I am 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.”
Recall the governor had announced plans of leading a peace walk along with some entertainers and activists in Lagos, within the month of December, in a bid to quell the tension that rose from the leakage of the White Paper Report that was released by the #ENDSARS panel in charge of investigating cases of police brutality and the Lekki Toll Gate protest of October 20, 2020.
The entertainers, however, declined the invitation, and rather for implementation of justice in the controversial report from the panel
