Aloy Ejimakor, the legal representative of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), advised the Federal Government and Lagos State Government to conduct a Biafra referendum rather than demolishing Igbo properties. In a message shared on social media, Ejimakor expressed, “If you want Igbos out of Lagos or Nigeria, stop demolishing their properties; that’s cowardly. Instead, do a referendum on Biafra and brace for the resounding result. Until then, stop turning Nigeria into an open-air prison for Igbos. From the pogrom to now, Igbos have had enough.”
Allegations have emerged suggesting that the Lagos State government is singling out and demolishing markets predominantly owned by Igbos. Furthermore, there are widespread claims of the state government demolishing buildings belonging to Igbo individuals.
One individual impacted by these actions is former Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike. Emenike stated that despite obtaining the necessary approvals from relevant authorities, his house was demolished by the Lagos State government.
