The Lagos State Government has clarified that it is not associated with the rumored Oro festival scheduled from August 1 to 15, which coincides with the #EndBadGovernance protest.
Gboyega Akosile, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, emphasized in a telephone interview with PUNCH Online that the festival is akin to other religious activities held across the country.
Akosile stated that traditional worshippers have the constitutional right to practice their religion and should be allowed to conduct their activities without interference, similar to the respect accorded to other religions.
He emphasized that the government does not question the activities of other religious groups and that the same respect should be extended to traditional worshippers.
“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.