Report Of Violence In Lagos Untrue – Adamu Garba

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Garba, has claimed that reports of violence in the governorship and state assembly elections in Lagos State are untrue.

Naija News reports that the Lagos gubernatorial and state house of assembly elections have been marred by widespread violence, attacks, and disruption.

Also, some Nigerians took to various social media platforms to share video and picture evidence of violence in the state.

But in a tweet via his verified Twitter handle on Saturday, Garba claimed that there is no violence in the South West state, adding that the violence claim was part of their plot to create chaos.

The APC chieftain also claimed he is currently in Lagos and can confirm that there is no violence in the state.

“I’m currently in Lagos & I can tell you that there is no any violence as the online mercenaries want you to believe. It was part of their plot to create chaos, but Lagosians said NO. That is why they take to online space to project what’s not happening on the ground. Ignore them,” he tweeted.

Meanwhile, Nigerians have expressed anger over Garba’s comments, saying that his claims are inciting.

Below are some of such tweets:

Tweeting via @Timiglow wrote: “People like you that benefited from the criminality structures that have ruined the destiny of this country wouldn’t see anything wrong in this election. Don’t worry since you’re in Lagos and you didn’t see any violence, may Allah reward you according to your wishes for Nigeria.”

@Nithsmith wrote: “The way APC conducted election in Lagos is same way they will treat your kids and generations to come. If it was free and fair, your kids will benefit and be successful but if not they will be rejected and you will be alive to see it.”

@mitcalvinmadiba wrote: “If the election in Lagos is peaceful as you claim, may your life be peaceful but if it’s chaotic, your life will be disastrous and barbaric.”

@SquareC36389923 wrote: “You are not a righteous Muslim and am not surprised you posted this. You should understand that righteousness is far better than the ministerial appointment that you are jostling for. May God make Nigeria happen to you quickly, speedily and without warnings.”