Nigerian Disc Jockey, Obianuju Catherine Udeh, professionally known as DJ Switch, has challenged the Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to speak the truth about events that transpired at Lekki Toll Gate on the 20th of October 2020.
Dj Switch who filmed the shooting of protesters at Lekki, pricked Sanwo-Olu’s conscience while speaking during a live interview with CNN, after the American cable network unveiled the identity of a protester who reportedly died on the night of October 20 when the army opened fire on #EndSARS protesters.
The October 20 Lekki massacre has a been a subject of controversy and conflicting reports by Nigerian authorities including Sanwo-Olu who blamed it on “forces beyond his direct control”.
On its part, the Nigerian Army which registered presence in Lekki toll gate at the behest of Sanwo-Olu is yet to claim responsibility for the alleged Massacre.
The Federal government has also kept mum on the incident, noting that it would commence investigations.
Notwithstanding, Switch maintained her position on the killings during the interview and challenged Sanwo-Olu to say the truth and put an end to the conflicting stories making the round.
“With no due respect, I actually challenge the governor of Lagos State to just say the truth. They know the truth. It’s been out there, their conflicting stories with each other. Nigerians died. This is no time to play games,” she said.
“Families are looking for their loved ones. To be honest with you in regards to me, I don’t know how to feel because, on one hand, I am grateful that I am alive today. But on the other hand, I don’t know if to say I am lucky.
“Cause, it’s almost like I’m saying others weren’t. The governor owes a responsibility to the citizen to say the truth.”
DJ Switch on CNN. #EndSARSpic.twitter.com/SvVZjoUHAo
— Ayemojubar (@ayemojubar) November 18, 2020
The DJ went on to note that contrary to what the international community believes, Nigeria is a dictatorial system with a Democratic face.
“At this point, I don’t hold what the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria says to heart. Nigeria is a dictatorship with a democratic face. I think that is primarily to please the international community,” she added.
“It is our right to protest for the change that we demand. The Nigerian government has used force from the beginning, starting with trying to infiltrate a peaceful protest with thugs but that did not work.
“And then they moved to bring the military in. So, the same government that says that it has banned SARS—and this is going for close to four years now they keep banning SARS—is saying that it wants to have a dialogue.
“The president has not even come out once to address the shooting at the toll gate. So I do not take his words to heart. They must show accountability. We need action, change and most importantly, we need accountability.”
