The Lagos State Government says it will institute legal proceedings against an X user, identified as Enugu Loudmouth (@Jamessucre2), over an allegedly misleading flood video the user claimed was recorded in Lagos.
The state’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the decision in separate posts on X on Tuesday, saying the user would still face legal action despite deleting the post.
“Taking down the post after misleading the public does not absolve you of the responsibility. Appropriate legal action will still be pursued, and this matter will be taken to its logical conclusion in accordance with the law,” Mr Wahab wrote.
The commissioner explained that the government respects citizens’ constitutional right to freedom of expression but stressed that such rights must be exercised responsibly and within the bounds of the law.
According to him, the deliberate spread of false information undermines the state’s efforts to address public concerns and erodes confidence in genuine complaints raised by residents.
