Adegboruwa Critiques Lagos Movement Restrictions During Sanitation

Ebun Olu Adegboruwa, a human rights lawyer, condemned the Lagos State Government for enforcing a movement restriction during its monthly environmental sanitation exercise, which took place on the last Saturday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 AM. Adegboruwa stated that this practice is unlawful and violates citizens' constitutional rights to freedom of movement.

He emphasized that there is currently no law that permits the Lagos State Government to impose such restrictions for the purpose of enforcing the sanitation exercise. Adegboruwa dismissed the government's reliance on a 2017 health law, arguing that it has not been made public or subjected to scrutiny.

He described the government's approach as outdated and reminiscent of military rule, warning that such coercive measures amount to an abuse of power. In defense, the Lagos State Government, represented by Tokunbo Wahab from the Environmental and Water Resources Commission, stated that the restrictions are not intended to punish residents.