naptu2: There are so many things missing in that article that it makes it difficult for someone to make an informed comment.

1) What security threat? In what way are they a threat?

2) In what way have they violated the law guiding their operations?

3) In what way does the government want them to regularise their operations?

gretafutor:

In ur mind u wl claim 2 have made a point abi?

gretafutor:

Why should we be afraid of toothless buldogs,we can only be scared when it comes 2 amebo n sabotage were u have no rival.

josite: why cant we act appropriately in the face of provocation. Why cant Lagos state government take the matter to court and get a verdict. If the traders or their customers don't use Lagos roads/infrastructures in and out of the complex then they can claim they are in fed territory. Every portion of land in Lagos is vested in the governor of lagos state and all fashola government needs do is to revoke the c of o on that complex and say it needs it to build a new teaching hospital and offer compensation to federal govt or an alternative land in a remote portion of Lagos. Unless fashola is wise with these tribalists ,they may afflict his reputation.

Red_Mullet:

So you only shtye in your pants when the Mallams are talking?

Reason that it's always wrong to act civilized and well-mannered when Ibos are the one you are dealing with.

ba7man: I just wish people could be wise and express themselves the same way @Naptu2 and Katsumoto just did above without unecessary emotional outbursts (even i am often guilty).....See maturity.

berem: Am highly disappointed in your comment! Later you'll say you are not a bigot. smh.

Anything LASG is doing concerning Igbos should not jeopardize or affect Ngige's ambition to become the next governor of Anambra State. Anambrarians are yet to forget the deportation saga. Most spare parts dealers in ASPAMDA are from Anambra especially Nnewi. Ngige is not from Nnewi. LASG should trade with caution.

Bet2020: As d harsh treatment on IGBOs lingers, i see Ngige losing his VOTEs in forthcoming Anambra State ELECTION...to whom BRAIN is given SENSE is expected..APC make una wise up, not yet UHURU coz, Soludo's clearance by APGA is comin soon!

berem: Am highly disappointed in your comment! Later you'll say you are not a bigot. smh.

Anything LASG is doing concerning Igbos should not jeopardize or affect Ngige's ambition to become the next governor of Anambra State. Anambrarians are yet to forget the deportation saga. Most spare parts dealers in ASPAMDA are from Anambra especially Nnewi. Ngige is not from Nnewi. LASG should trade with caution.

deeptesting:


I bought a land from Omoniles at Ikorodu and got it half fenced before I travelled out of the country, when I came back after 3yrs to start something on the land, I was surprise that the land has been sold to another person,I confronted the Omonile head and he told me that the land would be restored to me as it was sold in error and I was asked to pay a ratification fee which I paid because of the assurance they gave me. A date was fixed for a meeting but lo! and behold the story changed when the chief and his kinsmen realized that I am from Niger Delta and bears a name similar to an Igbo name and the man who bought the land is a Yoruba man..They called me that the meeting cannot hold on the said date and another date was fixed but what got me thinking was the chief who knows my name and calls me by name started calling me Omo Igbo which I vehemently asked him to stop...I am yet to recover this said parcel of land and my money up until now....I would restrain my self from calling the high chief and his kinsmen thieves or tribalists because the matter is already in court....

Katsumoto: There are certain things that aren't clear to many Nigerians.

1. Land Use Act - All land within a state is vested in the state and shall be administered by the Governor of that state. Even FG properties are held on State land and the governor can choose not to renew ownership after the 99 years is over.

2. Lagos is over-populated

3. The laws of Supply and Demand are ever present and LASG has recognized that it can raise revenue due to the constant flocking to its boundaries. Extra revenue will go a long way in addressing the negative effects of over-population such as waste disposal, policing, education, traffic. Policies and taxes will also make Lagos less desirable, thereby reducing its population or the rate of migration to its borders. The more people ignore the taxes in Lagos, the more Lagos will increase these taxes to achieve its aims.

4. You can not bring the laws, customs, logic, etc from your own states to Lagos. You have to respect the laws and customs of the people of Lagos or you will find yourself in trouble.

5. Lagos state did not send an invitation letter to anyone.

Aigbofa:

Katz has the patience of Job ( as in the old testament) some of us don't.

gratiaeo: No bi today yash begin dey for back....... Why have Fashola never targeted market dominated by Hausa/Yoruba, why always Igbo, are they the only people doing business in Lagos?
My fellow Igbo pls ignore them 50k annual rent will not kill you or make their locals (agbero) richer than you guys.
Maybe them de jealous you guys

gratiaeo: No bi today yash begin dey for back....... Why have Fashola never targeted market dominated by Hausa/Yoruba, why always Igbo, are they the only people doing business in Lagos?
My fellow Igbo pls ignore them 50k annual rent will not kill you or make their locals (agbero) richer than you guys.
Maybe them de jealous you guys

berem: Who told you igbos dont pay taxes, how is that possible? why should they pay taxes to FG and LASG at the same time? either of the two governments should decide who to collect taxes. It's very wrong for FG to collect taxes and LASG will collect theirs too. That is pure extortion!

Ola Johnson:
Do you think you're dealing with children? You said the story changed when it was discovered that you're Igbo. My question, did you use an Ibibio name when you initially bought the land? Nonsense!

buchaisky: With all these happenings...i can't imagine any right thinking person voting for the APC in the federal elections. They have proved to be a group of tribalistic bi'gots. *Progressives* my NYASSHH!!!!!

Beync: Jealousy is a bad disease
Always targeting people who are more progressive than you are. Smh for these bigots.

Olamagnifico: ibos dnt pay tax abeg... T.A ORJI dnt pay tax and he waz dealt wt

Olamagnifico: YEAH PROGRESSIVE YOUR YANSH...YOU WL C0NTINUE SITTING ON UR PROGRESS... Wonder shall never ends, some bigots even LIKE the curse... No wonder you guys aint progressing

berem: No wahala will start in Jesus name!

Red_Mullet:

Go to the other markets in Lagos aside these auto parts and allied products dominated by Igbos...and you will see the level of compliance..

The question you should ask is: Why is it the Ibos that are always at loggerheads with the state government? are they the only non-yorubas speaking tribe doing biz in Lagos?