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Abuja Entrepreneur Loses N150m Poultry Farm to Demolition Months After Supporting Lagos Demolitions

Akomolafe Henrich Banks, an entrepreneur based in Abuja, has lost his N150 million poultry farm due to a demolition carried out by the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA). The demolition occurred on Sunday, approximately four months after Banks had publicly endorsed similar demolition activities in Lagos State.

According to Banks, the demolition was executed without prior notice, destroying his investment and leaving more than 50 workers unemployed, despite his possession of all legal documents to occupy the land.

"How can this happen in a country where I followed every legal process?" Banks lamented. "Let it be clear that all the paperwork, including the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), was in order, yet some individuals within the government decided it was acceptable to destroy my life's work — an investment worth a lifetime."

He continued, "This isn’t just my loss — over 50 workers are now out of jobs and business! In these difficult times, families will suffer because of the actions of certain individuals operating under the guise of the FCDA. Tell me, why can’t I farm on my private property? Why?"

In May, Banks had praised the Lagos State government for its demolition efforts in Mende Villa, Lagos, which targeted buildings obstructing waterways.

At the time, he had written, "Tokunbo Wahab is doing a good job. If Lagos floods, we would blame him, and if the demolition affects sensitive areas, we would cry foul. However, Lagos State has much work to do. Buildings should never be allowed to sprout on such channels before order is enforced."

However, Banks' support for the demolition efforts in Lagos, led by Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment, has resurfaced, sparking backlash on social media with users accusing him of hypocrisy.

FS Yusuf, a prominent figure on social media known for supporting the Labour Party during the 2023 presidential election, labeled Banks' situation as karma.

"When demolitions destroyed other people's properties in Lagos, you said ‘good job’ because you hated the tribe affected. Now it’s your turn. Your N150 million investment is gone. Still think demolitions are great? Idiot!" Yusuf posted.

Others echoed similar sentiments. Gbemisola CFC criticized Banks for his lack of empathy when others were affected, writing: "When other people’s properties were demolished, you praised the government. Now, you’re crying because it happened to you. Now you understand how 50 people losing their jobs feels. Hypocrisy at its finest."

Likewise, Winston Adeate compared Banks' plight to the recent demolitions in Abuja, suggesting that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike was simply fulfilling his duties. "Nothing to see here, bro. Just Wike doing his job, like Tokunbo Wahab in Lagos. You supported it back then, now you’re wailing."

Joseph Onuorah, another critic, highlighted Banks’ lack of empathy during earlier demolitions: "When the demolition madness was happening in Lagos, you celebrated because it didn’t affect you. Now it’s your turn. Bad governance will always circle back if we don’t collectively stop it. I feel sorry for those who support the arbitrary actions of the current ruling class. We must fight to establish the rule of law."

Banks has since called on FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Nigeria’s First Lady, who had previously encouraged citizens to engage in farming, to address his situation. "I hope no one accuses me of treason when I protest because this is an act of treason against me," he wrote.

FIJ had earlier reported that Tokunbo Wahab had aggressively ordered the demolition of several structures in Mende Villa, within the Maryland axis of Lagos, under the pretext of clearing blocked waterways.

https://fij.ng/article/abuja-entrepreneur-loses-n150m-poultry-farm-to-demolition-months-after-backing-lagos-demolitions/#:~:text=Akomolafe%20Henrich%20Banks%2C%20an%20Abuja,demolition%20exercises%20in%20Lagos%20State.

Poor chickens









If them carry another's corpse it will look as though it's just a wood stack... However it feels differently when it's your own corpse


Igbo Adage

It's called goal post-shifting.. When others are the victims, government,continue, let them die, when it spins around, different narrative follows as their enthnocentrinism fails them.

E go reach everybody

Las, Las , everyone go chop breakfast.
Be careful what you wish others.
Karma is a bitch.

As punctual as karma.

most people can't take a quarter of what they give, pathetic

Kamar is a very haughty goodess.

What you wished for others yesterday because of your stvpid idiocy maybe your fate tomorrow.

Tulumbu doesn't care if support him blindly or not, everybody must collect one way or another.

Better for him.

Meanwhile watch Tinubu hospital viral video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K58_QpBpVG8?si=HUH6ZQRm1hfmA5AA

God! 150mill in this tough times

That guy’s heart is as dark as his skin.

Nigerians are their own problems.. not only their leaders

Wike go touch anybody wey disobey law

E wo Lokan.

Hand don touch am

"How can this happen in a country where I followed every legal process?" Banks lamented. "Let it be clear that all the paperwork, including the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), was in order, yet some individuals within the government decided it was acceptable to destroy my life's work — an investment worth a lifetime

I’m pretty sure when it happened to others he never believed they followed due process. Some people are genuinely and genetically unable to have any kind of empathy for other people. Until it happens to them


I’m sorry for his loss. I hope he recuperates

Nigerians 1k used to buy 14units of power but now it's 4k unit only! So recharging 10k won't even last u 2 weeks!!!!

Una no go protest or beg Tinubu??

5 million investment not 150 agbado. He should go to court.

There is enough injustice and lawlessness to go round, so Everybody must collect.
Calling sane Nigerians wailers,bitter e t.c. has suddenly stopped

Prosperity don reach his domot

My dear friend Helinues. if you cast your mind back, you would remember that I always say that for every evil you tinubu supporters wish the Igbos, Millions times of the evil will befall you people.

Your oba of Lagos threatened to drown the Igbos in Lagos lagoon if they refuse to support Tinubu but today , the Yorubas are the people commiting suicide at the Lagos lagoon.

Helinues , if you've ever wished the Igbos harm in the past because of politics, retract it and apologize now before it's too late.

Sorry for your lost Sir

Karma

Same way Tinubu will be one term president,same thing he did to GEJ

Karma

mightyhaze:
If them carry another's corpse it will look as though it's just a wood stack... However it feels differently when it's your own corpse


Igbo Adage

Exactly

My mom used to sing this all the time. You learn empathy from young when you listen to sayings like this

Karma as no menu, you get served what you deserve

What comes around goes around

Don't support wickedness just because it not done to you.
May the 'Positive' impact of Balablu actions reach everyone of his supporters in due course.

Typing

Village people featuring Karma, Its never wise to gloat others during tough moments, earth itself spins and no conditions permanent