The Lagos State Government has denied any involvement in the reported demolition of a property allegedly owned by the brother of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi.
In response to the public outcry and widespread media coverage surrounding the incident, the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, issued an official statement on Thursday, clarifying the government’s position.
According to Omotoso, neither the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) nor any other government agency in the state authorized or carried out the demolition in question.
“The Lagos State Government is not aware of any demolition involving Mr. Peter Obi’s brother’s property,” Omotoso stated. “We reject the baseless allegations being peddled and affirm that no arm of the state government was involved.”
He further disclosed that the government has directed the Permanent Secretary in the Office of Urban Development to initiate a thorough investigation through LASBCA to establish the facts surrounding the incident. The agency is expected to provide a detailed clarification on the matter.
“We urge the public to disregard Mr. Peter Obi’s claims and remain confident in the government’s commitment to upholding law and order in Lagos State,” the statement concluded.
Peter Obi had earlier taken to social media platform X, where he posted images of the demolished structure, accusing the Lagos State Government of carrying out the act without prior notice or justification. He described the demolition as unlawful and a sign of Nigeria’s descent into lawlessness.
The matter has since sparked significant debate and public interest, prompting calls for transparency and accountability from both citizens and civil society organizations.
