Segun Atanda/
Presidential spokesman, Daniel Bwala, has clarified remarks he made earlier on Arise TV describing Lagos as “no man’s land,” stressing that the state is historically, culturally, and constitutionally Yoruba land.
In a post on his X handle today, Bwala said his words had been misinterpreted.
He explained that his reference to Lagos as a “melting pot” was to highlight its unique status as Nigeria’s commercial hub, not to deny its Yoruba heritage.
“Culturally, historically, and constitutionally, Lagos belongs to the Yoruba people, and that has never been in contention. The unique identity of Lagos as a Yoruba homeland is settled and beyond dispute,” Bwala wrote.
He likened Lagos to global cities such as New York, Paris, and London, noting that while it offers equal opportunities for Nigerians from diverse backgrounds to thrive, it remains firmly rooted in Yoruba identity.
According to him, his original point was that Lagos deserves sustained federal investment to support the economic and social responsibilities it shoulders on behalf of Nigeria.
“Any President who truly seeks to succeed must critically support Lagos, not because it is ‘no man’s land,’ but because it is the heartbeat of the nation’s development,” he stated.
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