The Lagos State Government has denied any involvement in the reported demolition of a property belonging to the brother of former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
The state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, on Thursday said the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) or any other arm of the government did not demolish the property.
Omotoso said Dr. Olajide Abiodun Babatunde, Special Adviser, eGIS & Urban Development, who supervises LASBCA, has confirmed that the agency was not involved in the demolition.
“We find it disturbing that Mr. Peter Obi would make such allegations without verifying the facts,” Omotoso said.
He added that the state government is committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety and security of all residents.
“We will not tolerate any acts of lawlessness or violations of extant laws. Any individual or group found involved in such acts will be brought to justice.”
Omotoso, however, urged the public to disregard Mr. Peter Obi’s claims and rest assured that the Lagos State Government will continue to work tirelessly to maintain law and order in our great state.
“We will not be swayed by baseless allegations or attempts to discredit our efforts.”
Obi, in a statement posted on his X account on Wednesday, had stated that unknown persons had invaded his brother’s company property in Ikeja and began demolishing it without any notice.
“This morning, my youngest brother called me frantically, informing me that a group of people had invaded his company property in Ikeja, Lagos, and were demolishing the building. He had just come in from Port Harcourt and was denied entry to the property by security men who told him the building was being pulled down. They even informed him that this demolition had started over the weekend. As a peace-loving Nigerian, he quickly started processing to go to court immediately, not knowing what must have resulted in this, as they moved fast to destroy his home without any restraint,” Obi tweeted.
“I rushed to Lagos from Abuja after the call this morning and headed straight to the property. On arrival, I was met by security people who tried to bar me from entering the property. I humbly pleaded with them that the property belonged to my brother’s company, and from the records, the company had owned the property for over a decade.
“They told me they had a court judgment, and I immediately requested it. You would not believe that the court judgment they claim was issued against an unknown person and squatters. I went further to ask about a demolition order or permit, and there was none.”
However, the state government has directed the Permanent Secretary, Office of Urban Development, Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, to initiate a full investigation through LASBCA to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, Omotoso disclosed.
“This investigation will help clarify the circumstances surrounding the demolition and ensure that any necessary actions are taken.”
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