Sanwo-Olu Unblocks Lawyer After Lawsuit Over X Ban

Human rights lawyer Festus Ogun has met with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, days after filing a lawsuit against him for blocking him on X (formerly Twitter), an action he argued breached human rights.

Ogun announced on Saturday that he was unblocked on X after a brief meeting with the governor at Lagos House, Marina.

According to the activist, the invitation came directly from Governor Sanwo-Olu, who sought an amicable resolution to the long-standing complaint.

“Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unblocked me on X (Twitter). I met briefly with him yesterday at Lagos House Marina, on his invitation, to amicably resolve my complaint of human rights violations. We will continue to hold authorities accountable, regardless. Aluta continua!” he wrote on his handle.

Ogun stressed that while the meeting created space for dialogue, it does not mean watchdog efforts would be relaxed, noting that civic responsibility demands leaders remain accountable.

Governor Sanwo-Olu has not yet released a formal statement on the meeting.

It will be recalled that on August 29, 2025, Ogun took Sanwo-Olu to court, describing the block as a violation of his constitutional right to freedom of expression.

He revealed that the governor had blocked him on X for about three years, a move he considered an infringement on his civic rights as a Lagos resident.

In the suit filed before the Federal High Court, Ogun asked the court to compel Sanwo-Olu to unblock him and issue a public apology.

He explained that although the matter caused him stress and emotional trauma, he deliberately chose not to seek financial compensation to avoid being labelled a “gold digger.” According to him, his demand was simple: “Just unblock me.”