Nigerian rapper Folarin Falana who goes by the stage name Falz has criticized Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for being elected again.

This comes after Sanwo-Olu expressed gratitude to Lagosians on Twitter for his reelection.

Sanwo-Olu expressed his profound gratitude and humility for the enormous support and confidence of Lagosians in a lengthy tweet he shared on Monday, March 20.

He also expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for establishing a legacy of fairness and democratic outcomes.

Falz responded by asserting that Sanwo-Olu wasn't actually re-elected rather he chose himself while adding that everyone witnessed the events.

Read some comments that trailed Falz's tweet beloww:

aki_clement: "You just choose to be omo ale.
Anyway, you'll continue wail till you come back to ur senses"

Asakkke said: “So you think people will choose Gbadebo over him ? Stop joking man.”

theofficerbae: “They should have allowed it to be peaceful, no intimidation and if Sanwo Olu wins, I personally will clap for him. I am not from OYO but I rejoice with people of OYO state neither am I from Adamawa where I see peaceful election and Kano…. Let say the truth when we see it. Peace.”

AthenaChukwubu1: “To those calling Falz Omo ale, Falz go they alright, with his dual citizenship, and if Nigeria gets too hot he can afford to leave with a first class ticket. But you on the other hand, can’t afford bus fare to Benin Republic…. So who is doing who?”

Ayowaleh: “Come and tell us in Badagry that he didn’t win here. The gesture will be appreciated. You can visit other places to to tell your tales and you’ll learn new things. Not by sitting behind keypads to project your myopic views.”

Check Sanwo-Olu's tweet here:

Thank you Lagosians!

I am deeply humbled and grateful for the overwhelming support and trust of the good people of Lagos State. I am honored to be re-elected as your Governor and pledge to continue to work tirelessly to deliver a better Lagos for all.

Thank you for believing… https://t.co/ElfdPWZFze pic.twitter.com/g049GQJbp2

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) March 20, 2023

You were not re-elected. You selected yourself. Everybody saw it unfold. You are only deceiving yourselves https://t.co/9CQL4wDyKZ

— Bop Daddy (@falzthebahdguy) March 20, 2023