Falana Urges Lagos Residents to Ignore Sanitation Restrictions

Femi Falana, a senior advocate, has called on residents of Lagos State to ignore the movement restrictions associated with the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, stating there is no legal basis for limiting citizens' movement during this period. He emphasized that residents should be free to go about their normal activities.

Falana's comments contrast with the Lagos State Government's reaffirmation that the sanitation program remains in force, with a scheduled exercise set for Saturday, April 25, from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM. Tokunbo Wahab, representing the government, dismissed claims that the exercise was nullified by court rulings, asserting that no court has invalidated the exercise.

Falana criticized the policy, particularly the practice of restricting movement for several hours, describing it as unconstitutional and rooted in a military-era mindset. He argued that the government should not continue such practices in a democratic setting, especially as it has already allocated N236 billion for waste management in the 2026 budget.