A shocking incident has unfolded in Lagos, Nigeria, where a company owned by the younger brother of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, was allegedly demolished by the Lagos State Government. The demolition has sparked widespread condemnation from prominent figures, including Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, a former Labour Party candidate, and activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju.
According to reports, the company’s property was pulled down in the Ikeja area of the state, prompting Peter Obi to express his dismay over the unlawful demolition of his brother’s property. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour took to social media to express his deep sadness over the incident, describing it as a “notorious pattern of irresponsibility” that has been normalized by the ruling party. He emphasized that the reckless disregard for the rule of law and due process has come at a steep price for the Nigerian people, resulting in the exit of multinationals, a decline in foreign direct investments, and subsequently, job losses and high poverty rates.
Gbadebo also stressed that Lagos should be a state that values property rights and adheres to the rule of law, but unfortunately, it is being governed by politicians who are more interested in extracting benefits from the system than serving the people. He concluded by calling the incident a “total shame” that should be condemned by all. Deji Adeyanju also weighed in on the matter, questioning the rationale behind the demolition and why the owner was not allowed to remove his belongings before the property was brought down. He expressed his concern over the state of politics in the country, wondering what kind of politics would lead to such actions.
The incident has raised concerns over the protection of property rights and the rule of law in Nigeria. The condemnation from prominent figures highlights the need for the government to ensure that the rights of citizens are respected and that the law is upheld. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen what actions will be taken to address the concerns raised by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, Deji Adeyanju, and others. One thing is certain, however: the alleged illegal demolition of the company has sparked a heated debate over the state of governance and the rule of law in Nigeria.
