Ikoyi building collapse: Stop magnifying your negligence with a 3-day mourning declaration – Uche Maduagwu tells Gov Sanwo-Olu

By Samantha Allen

Published: November 6, 2021 | 8:00 AM GMT

Actor Uche Maduagwu has berated Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for proclaiming a three-day mourning period for victims of the Ikoyi building collapse. Uche in a message uploaded on his Instagram page stated the governor should quit “magnifying his carelessness” by proclaiming the mourning period. He also noted that the state governor did not announce a period of mourning for the victims of the October 2020 Lekki toll gate shooting.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.