Sanwo-Olu orders probe of Lagos pupil sent home from school over Peter Obi’s poster

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State governor, has directed the State Ministry of Education to commence investigation into the complaint of a parent whose child was sent out of school for using the poster of Peter Obi, one of the contestants in the last election to wrap his books.

Marvellous Barinaadaa, a 10-year-old pupil of of Odomola Secondary School in Epe area of Lagos, was reportedly sent home from school by the principal for allegedly wrapping her book with the poster of Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party.

Marvellous’ mother, who took to social media to decry the situation, appealed to Nigerians to come to the family’s rescue, saying the girl was apolitical and just 10 years old.

The Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, who announced the measure on Wednesday, said the governor has approved the recall of the principal, who will be asked to explain the incident.

“The Lagos State Government, the Ministry of Education and all its agencies will never instruct any school principal, personnel or teacher to act in such a manner,” Adefisayo stated.

The commissioner, reassured the public that “the matter would be dealt with within the scope of our strict regulations as the reason for sending home the student is unacceptable – if true. “

Adefisayo, also stated that another school principal at Odonguyan who was caught on camera, as shared on social media, promoting her political choice to the students has been subjected to appropriate disciplinary measures.

“The Ministry promotes and runs a public school system devoid of politics and political insinuations.

“A thorough investigation of the matter will be carried out and anyone found culpable will be subjected to disciplinary measures as laid down in the civil service rules, ” Adefisayo stated.