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Sanwo-Olu Promises to Make Panel’s Report on Lekki Shooting Public
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has said the state government, under his leadership, would not make an attempt to cover up the findings and recommendations of the state’s Judicial Panel of Inquiry on the investigation of the Lekki toll gate incident and abuse of powers by the police.
Mr Sanwo-Olu said this on Thursday while speaking on the experience of the state during the #EndSARS protest.
The governor said the state will make a full disclosure of the final report of the panel to the public.
While concluding the judicial panel’s during on Monday, Doris Okuwobi, a retired judge heading the panel, earlier said the panel would submit its findings on Lekki shooting, which include individual petitions on the incident to the state government and recommend compensation to the petitioners.
She said the report and recommendation would be made public by the state government.
Mr Sanwo-Olu, however, said whether the report is in favour of the state or not, the government would not make an attempt to cover it up, as the report would be helpful in strengthening true reconciliation and preventing re-occurrence of violence in the state.
“We will make full disclosure of whatever recommendations that the panel will come up with. I assure citizens of Lagos that we will not leave anything to chance,” he said.
Speaking on the procession held by youths at the Lekki tollgate in memory of the #EndSARS protests and those that died, Mr Sanwo-Olu said he ordered an unconditional release of those detained by the police, except one person who was caught with dangerous weapons at the scene.
He commended the police for being alive with their responsibility to identify and isolate troublemakers from among law-abiding people who conduct themselves in line with the laws.
Mr Sanwo-Olu also urged the youth to be stakeholders in the rebuilding and development of the state, reiterating his commitment to reconciliation.
“It is exactly a year ago today when Lagos was hit by violence in the aftermath of the EndSARS protests. Lagos witnessed massive destruction of infrastructure, iconic buildings, transport infrastructure, police station and others.
“Today being a year after the event, there is no better time to say how difficult it has been for us as a state and how committed it has been for us. As tough as it is, the government will certainly not shy away from its responsibility. We see the incident as a challenge and we will fix it with everything that we have.”
He said although the destruction had slowed down operational activities of the affected public institutions, the government needs the cooperation of the youths towards a greater Lagos.
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Nigerian Afrobeat music singer, David Adeleke aka Davido, has commented on his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, after he resigned from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), posting “Jeje…” on his X page.
Adeleke, who represented Osun West as Senator and currently serves as the governor of the State, announced his resignation in a letter dated November 4, 2025, citing the party’s national leadership crisis.
The letter titled ‘Resignation of my membership of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP)’ read: “Due to the current crisis of the national leadership of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my Membership of the Peoples’ Democratic Party with immediate effect.”
He expressed gratitude for the opportunities afforded to him by the PDP.
“I thank the Peoples’ Democratic Party for the opportunities given to me for my elections as a Senator (Represented Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the Peoples’ Democratic Party,” he added.
The resignation has sparked reactions, with Davido’s post sparking speculation about the implications for the party.
By Eric Elezuo
The governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
A letter signed by the governor himself and dated November 4, 2025 revealed that the governor dumped the party about a month before coming out public with the announcement.
Confirming the resignation via a statement, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, wrote;
“Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) since November 4th, 2025.
“The letter was addressed to the PDP Chairman for ward 2, Sagba Abogunde of
Ede North Local government, Osun State.
“The letter reads as follows: ‘Due to the current crisis within the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my membership of the PDP with immediate effect.
‘I thank the Peoples Democratic Party for the opportunities given to me for my elections as a Senator (Represented Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the Peoples Democratic Party”, the governor noted in the letter personally signed by him.’
Neither the letter nor the spokesperson’s statement suggested the governor’s next port of call even as political parties in the state are in the season of primaries to elect flag bearers for the 2026 governorship election in the state.
By Eric Elezuo
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Abubakar Mohammed Badaru, and a two-term former governor of Jigawa State, has resigned his appointment. This is shortly after the former Chief of Defence Staff, General Chris Musa (retd) visited Aso Rock Villa, and had a closed door meeting with President Bola Tinubu.
The resignation, which is with immediate effect, according to statement credited to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, is contained in a letter dated December 1, 2025, and addressed to President Bola Tinubu. Badaru, who is 63 years, quoted health grounds as reason for quitting his job.
The statement added that “President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services to the nation.
“President Tinubu will likely inform the Senate of Badaru’s successor later this week.
His resignation comes amid President Tinubu’s declaration of a national security emergency, with plans to elaborate on its scope in due course.
He served as defence minister for 27 months since August 21, 2023.
