Former governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, on Thursday has reacted to allegations of corruptions leveled against him.

Speaking at the 16th Bishop Mike Okonkwo Annual Lecture in Lagos, he urged Nigerians to ensure that they hold their leaders accountable.

However, a mild drama unfolded during the question-and-answer session.
     

A journalist from The SUN, Mr. Chika Abanobi, noted that Fashola was right to urge Nigerians to hold their leaders accountable.

He, therefore, asked Fashola to respond to the allegations of corruption levelled against him which included the N78m the former governor spent on the personal website.

Some personalities at the high table, which included the host, Dr. Mike Okonkwo, who is the presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission, did not feel comfortable when Fashola was put on the spot as some signalled to the journalist to keep shut and sit down.

Popular comedian, Tee A, who was the Master of Ceremony, jibed, “Mr. SUN, continue standing in the Sun.”

Fashola, who was taken aback by the journalist’s audacity, responded, “To the man in The SUN, I don’t respond to allegations on the pages of newspapers.”


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