Lawyer Sues Gov Sanwo-Olu for Social Media Block, Cites Rights Violation

Lawyer Festus Ogun has sued Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for blocking him on social media, citing a violation of his freedom of expression. Ogun filed the suit in August 2025 at the Federal High Court, seeking an order to compel the governor to unblock him and issue a public apology.

He emphasized that the incident caused him stress and emotional trauma, opting not to seek monetary damages but simply to be unblocked. Ogun highlighted the importance of upholding constitutional rights in the digital space.

The case sheds light on the intersection of social media and legal rights in Nigeria.