SocialMediaTrends: Nigerians react as LASU students back Sanwo-Olu’s ‘peace walk’. More stories

Nigerians on social media have expressed their disappointment following the news of Lagos State University (LASU) students accepting to participate in the ‘Walk of Peace’ proposed by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The President of the Student Union Government of the institution, Comrade Oladipupo Uthman Badmus, announced this on Thursday, when the governor visited the school.

According to reports, Sanwo-Olu garnered support from the SUG President, Speaker of the Students Union Representatives, Rt. Hon. Mustapha Adejuwon, and hundreds of students during the inauguration of the new Students’ Arcade.

Recall that Governor Sanwo-Olu had on Tuesday invited Nigerian entertainers including Seun Kuti, Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz, Debo Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni and others, to join in a peace walk with the aim of healing the land, following the chaotic events of October 2020.

Following the call, some celebrities like Falz, Mr Macaroni, Rinu Oduala and other #EndSARS activists openly declined the invitation, although Segun Awosanya popularly known as Segalink, supported the governor’s decision.

But with LASU students backing the Governor’s proposal, here are some reactions from Nigerians: