Lagos State Government has shared images of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s meeting with Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Michelle in Grenada, responding to reports alleging that the governor had abandoned his duties to attend a party.
Governor Sanwo-Olu returned to Nigeria on Wednesday after spending days in the Caribbean island of Grenada to celebrate the 50th birthday of Abuja-based businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu, as reported by Premium Times. Achimugu, who lost her husband to Coronavirus in 2020, reportedly changed outfits over 30 times, each dress costing thousands of dollars.
“PREMIUM TIMES can report that while the Mandilas building burned in Lagos on 21 January and many Lagosians remained overburdened by poverty and insecurity, their governor was reveling at a party at Calivigny Island, an 80-acre private and exquisite location which costs about… pic.twitter.com/ltSqo41HLH
— Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (@GRVlagos) January 24, 2024
Contrary to claims that Sanwo-Olu had been partying in Grenada, the Lagos State Government released photos showing the governor presenting a miniature of the Blue Line train to Prime Minister Michelle. The government stated that the two leaders engaged in talks on bilateral relations, discussing tourism, agriculture, and other economic interests.
Lagos State Governor Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu presenting a miniature of the Blue Line train to Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Michelle (left) after talks on bilateral relations between Grenada and Lagos State in St. George’s … last weekend. The two leaders exchanged ideas on… pic.twitter.com/tQJgLKFV9J
— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) January 24, 2024
The government confirmed that Governor Sanwo-Olu also attended social engagements during his visit to the small island country. The post emphasized the discussions on bilateral relations and economic collaboration between Grenada and Lagos State.
