Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday said he ordered payment of N5 million awarded by court to an Uber driver assaulted during #EndSARS memorial because he is committed to upholding the rule of law.
Adedotun Clement was assaulted on October 20, 2021, during a rally to mark the one-year anniversary of the #EndSARS protest in the state.
On March 14, 2023, the court ordered the state government to pay the sum of N5 million as compensation to Adedotun who was said to have been tortured on October 20, 2021 at the Lekki Toll-Gate during the first #EndSARS anniversary.
The Lagos State Government had rejected the judgement and appealed.
But Sanwo-Olu, in a tweet on Saturday said he was committed to upholding the rule of law and protecting citizens’ rights with empathy and authority.
“I recently became aware of the case involving Mr. Clement Adedotun and the judgement by the Federal High Court, and I understand the impact this legal battle has had on him.
“After reviewing Mr. Clement’s case, I’ve directed the Honorable Attorney General to set up a meeting and pay him the compensation awarded by the Court,” he said.
According to Sanwo-Olu, although the State Government had appealed the ruling, he has interceded in this instance in the interest of the public good, and requested that the State’s Attorney General comply with the court’s ruling.
“As a strong advocate for the rule of law, I commend all parties for seeking justice through the appropriate channels, and I remain committed to upholding the rights of all Lagosians,” he said.
