(EndSARS Memorial) Sanwo-Olu To AG: 'Pay Uber Driver N5m Compensation As Directed By Court'

The Attorney General of Lagos State was today directed to set up a committee and pay a sum of N5 million compensation awarded by the Federal High Court to one Adedotun Clement, an Uber driver, who was tortured during the EndSARS memorial event.

The directive came from the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu through a statement made public via his verified Twitter handle.

Sanwo-Olu said: “Good evening Lagos, as governor, I am 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 judgment by the Federal High Court, and I understand the impact this legal battle has had on him.

“After reviewing Mr Clement’s case, I have directed the Honourable Attorney General to set up a meeting and pay him the compensation awarded by the court.

"Although the state government has appealed the ruling, I’ve 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.”

It would be recalled that a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos had on March 13, 2023, ordered Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration to pay the sum of N5 million as compensation to Clement who was tortured on October 20, 2021, at the Lekki Toll-Gate during the first EndSARS anniversary.

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