JUST IN: Lagos governor Sanwo-Olu suspends campaign rally over fuel and naira scarcity

Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who is seeking re-election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended campaign activities indefinitely.

This was contained in a tarse statement made by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

According to Akosile, the action was taken due to the current situation in the country occasioned by the scarcity of fuel and currency.

The governor had earlier appealed to Lagosians to exercise patience over the ongoing challenges of cash circulation in the country.

In a statement signed by the Commissioner of Infor­mation and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho on Friday, he said the governors have met with President Muhammadu Bu­hari on measures to remove the hardship.

“The Lagos State Govern­ment has observed the tension caused by the slow release of cash through Automated Tell­er Machines (ATMs) and with­in banking halls.

“Governor Babajide San­wo-Olu today joined a dele­gation that met with Presi­dent Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja to deliberate on mea­sures to remove the hardship caused by the scarcity of the new currency.

“Mr. Sanwo-Olu urges res­idents to remain calm as the government is doing every­thing possible to normalise the situation. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has promised to put measures in place to ensure residents have access to currency notes released to banks.”

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