Human Rights Lawyer, Festus Ogun Sues Sanwo-Olu for Blocking Him on X
Human rights lawyer Festus Ogun has taken Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to the Federal High Court in Lagos, alleging a violation of his fundamental rights after being blocked on the governor’s verified X (formerly Twitter) account.
Ogun, in suit number FHC/L/CS/1739/25, claims Sanwo-Olu blocked him in 2021 following his “constructive criticisms” and demands for accountability over the October 2020 #EndSARS killings.
“Blocking me on X has prevented me from accessing public updates and receiving information about policies and governance in Lagos, which constitutes a violation of my right to receive information without interference,” Ogun stated while sharing details of the case on Facebook.
The lawyer is asking the court to declare the governor’s action unconstitutional, arbitrary, and discriminatory. He also seeks an order compelling Sanwo-Olu to unblock him, issue a public apology, and refrain from targeting critics online.
Ogun further requests a perpetual injunction restraining Sanwo-Olu or his agents from blocking him on any social media platform. Describing himself as “haunted, traumatised and emotionally disturbed,” he insists the case is in the public interest and meant to set a precedent for digital rights in Nigeria.
