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Newsgeek24:
Peter Obi has lamented about the state of “lawlessness and abuse of human rights” in Nigeria as he narrated how his brother's company property was demolished, News360 Nigeria reports.

The politician, who contested in the 2023 presidential election under the umbrella of the Labour Party (LP), claimed that he has suffered human rights abuse simply because he contested a presidential election.

He went on to narrate how his brother's company building in Ikeja was demolished today, June 24, without a demolition order.

He wrote: "Any society where lawlessness overrides the rule of law is not destined to be a haven for investors. Recent reports showing that Nigeria's human rights indicators have worsened merely highlight severe shortfalls in government protection for civil liberties, personal security, and basic living standards.

"I know what I have been going through as a person in abuse of my human rights just because I contested Presidential election which I have legitimate rights to do. So I imagine what small business owners, regular citizens, and vulinerable communities face every day if this level of lawlessness can happen to someone with a registered company and legitimate means, what hope does the ordinary Nigerian have?

"This morning, my youngest brother called me frantically, informing me that a group of people had invaded his company property in lkeja, Lagos, and were demolishing the building. He had just come in from Port Harcourt and was denied entry to the property by security men who told him the building was being pulled down. They even informed him that this demolition had started over the weekend. As a peace-loving Nigerian, he quickly started processing to go to court immediately, not knowing what must have resulted in this, as they moved fast to destroy his home without any restraint.

"I rushed to Lagos from Abuja after the call this morning and headed straight to the property. On arrival I was met by security people who tried to bar me from entering the property. I humbly pleaded with them that the property belonged to my brother's company, and from the records, the company had owned the property for over a decade. They told me they had a court judgment, and I immediately requested it.

"You would not believe that the court judgment they claim was issued against an unknown person, and squatters. I went further to ask about a demolition order or permit, and there was none.

"How do you sue an unknown person? How does a court issue a judgment in such a farce of a case? No one was served. No name was written. Yet they showed up with excavators and began destroying a structure that had stood for over 15 years.

"I immediately asked the excavators for the person who had sent them, and they said they didn't know anyone, but they were only informed to come and demolish the house. I immediately told them to tell whoever it is that I would like to speak with them, if they can call my number, which I shared with the excavators, so that I can speak with whomever gave them the order to demolish the property.

"I stood there from 10am to 2pm, waiting to get a call at least and nobody called or came. The contractor even said he didn't know who sent him. Two men later came and said they would like us to go to a police station. I asked if they even had a demolition order but they had nothing.

"The whole situation screamed of coordinated lawlessness and impunity. Our country has become lawless.

"I just started reminiscing about how just over the weekend, I had a meeting when someone told me how he has investments in Ghana, Senegal, and the Benin Republic, but won't touch Nigeria despite his market being here. I asked him why. His answer was piercing: 'Nigeria is a lawless country, Until we have laws that protect people, nobody will invest in Nigeria'. I am just shocked. How did Nigeria get to this level of lawlessness? What kind of country are we trying to build when the rights of citizens, their lives, their properties, and their voices are trampled upon daily?

"I remain committed to a better Nigeria where lawlessness will be a thing of the
past, protection of life and property, respect for human rights, care for the less privileged, and basic education for all children."

https://news360ng.com/peter-obi-laments-over-demolition-of-brothers-business-in-lagos/

The greatest mistake one will make is investing in real estate in Lagos or buying property...the state is a state of touts and gangsters from driving on the roads to the way things are done ....everything in Gangnam style....


Well, will thy listen, don't invest in Lagos real estate or be wise when investing ...or things like this would happen

They will wake up one day and demolish houses and businesses

Tflex01:
For one Igbo building demolished in SW, thousands of people from other tribes including Yorubas have been demolished but you guys just like to play victim with everything. Including your fake tribal messiah.

the way you guys think is terrible ...extremely terrible

For others to keep quiet ,that means th Igbo man should keep quiet .... The way an average Yoruba ma think is funny

The new nairaland block-feature is a beautiful thing.

These days I don't need to get angry by reading the comments of brain-dead bigots and z@mbies, I just pop into their profile and block them.

The functionality needs to be extended to cover a year, or six months at the very least... there won't be any more fights or insults on the forum if people don't have to deal with all that mental detritus anymore & you can just put such filthy intellects in the trash bin where they belong

richmond500:
Did the brother obey the building rule of the state?
U can't just put up structures wherever u like in Lagos, the state is already experiencing flooding, no come deh build illegal structures

AGREED 👍🏾

My best friend bought a land in Lagos and shared the news with me. I just encouraged him for the move; it's a great one. He then told me they have other empty plots around too in case I was interested.

I just shook my head at that. If I even see opportunity to dispose the ones already at hand, I may even consider that because the terrain isn't all that favourable to us from down East like that.

It's a tricky decision for now.

DesChyko:
My best friend bought a land in Lagos and shared the news with me. I just encouraged him for the move; it's a great one. He then told me they have other empty plots around too in case I was interested.

I just shook my head at that. If I even see opportunity to dispose the ones already at hand, I may even consider that because the terrain isn't all that favourable to us from down East like that.

It's a tricky decision for now.

It's time for Ibos to think home, and GO HOME...

omenka:
Him don go stand inside rubble take photo post. This was why Benue rejected his him visiting, he's well known to use people's tragedy as political props.

Look at him. What a disgusting thing. I'm surprised he didn't lie down to take the picture so people can fully grasp his deep his sorrow runs over the demolition.

Ontop how much them dey pay you wey go make you wicked like this?
How much are you being paid? How much exactly is making you this heartless and wicked?? Tufia

Amotolongbo:
Honestly, Obi would have made more sense devoid of pity and sympathy calling if he had told us, bringing out the documents (like CofO and Survey) establishing the fact that “his brother” truly owns the property occupied and demolished .

You don't have a point. You can't demolish a property whether with or without Cof O without the proper Court documents especially a demolish order stating the property has either override public interest or other legal reasons why it has to go down. That's selective judgement and shouldn't be encouraged in anyway if we really want to have a good country to call ours.

This not how a national politics should be played in a liberal society.

Eboofa:
Keep on feeding the monster of separation.....The near comatose nation will collapse sooner than later!

leave that person he doesn't want him in their place like his father have a say in Lagos... They are talking of destroying properties illegally you are saying your place

Anyone who understands what politics of pity means would know that Obi and his goons can sponsors that demolition to gain public sympathy.

These guys are playing dirty politics but hiding under the a “female voice of a man”

Always playing the victim card. It's in their DNA.
When the real story comes out, you will find out that this religious and tribal fanatical Conman is lying. But it will be too late for his gullible followers.

otipoju:
Dirty politics...na Emilokan get am.

Even if he did not order directly, he has a network of willing vile men who will stop at nothing to be in power.

That's why I dey laugh that El Rufai.

I hope he backs down for his own good.

Even Buhari wey be ex military threaded softly with that man. You can't fight what you can't see.


This man is still standing ONLY because he is a firm believer in God and equally fearless.

U telling me it's only Peter Obi brother properties that were demolished??

Hatred won't let you see

omenka:
Him don go stand inside rubble take photo post. This was why Benue rejected his him visiting, he's well known to use people's tragedy as political props.

Look at him. What a disgusting thing. I'm surprised he didn't lie down to take the picture so people can fully grasp his deep his sorrow runs over the demolition.

He's nothing but an attention seeking sore loser.

So many land case that doesn't involved the owner of the building but those that sold the the land to him an the acclaimed rightful owner. So living there for over 10 years is not a genuine claim of ownership. My family won a land case that lasted over 17years and people keep on buying and building on the said land despite knowing it is subject to litigation. After winning they all want the family to sell to them at our own detriment. Surely 70% of the buildings on it will be demolished.

Let us wait for more information about this particular case

helinues:
My only one question is , is it only Peter Obi's brother building/property that was singlehandedly demolished in that area?

Oga go and read the story again, don't rush to read and try to understand what is written because it is obvious you did not read the post or your read but did not understand.

The kind of evil mind and hate I just read in this thread is alarming.

The heart of poor men is really evil. People are poor and will remain poor for a reason

richmond500:
Did the brother obey the building rule of the state?
U can't just put up structures wherever u like in Lagos, the state is already experiencing flooding, no come deh build illegal structures

The building has been there for 15 years so how is it possible that person from Obi's family will just build without legal documents , that family has been doing business in lagos for long now they are not some family that just get involved in illegality love or hate obi but you are sure he is from a very clean family. The drug cartels in power now are very brutal and they know Obi is not the type that fight dirty fight if not they cant hold onto power forever na.

Oga go to court, and stop disturbing Nigerians, this your business not Nigerians business.

This is ridiculous Nigeria has taking politics to another level. I wonder at times if people elected in power they even go to school. Playing politics in people living and the government do not care about the living of there citizens. God punish D one

Politically motivated with no government official on ground. It's land grabbers and government isn't a land grabber because all lands belong to the government

Dronedude:
Pathetic, I just hope this isn't politically motivated.

Villagesquare:
That is why Igbos should be wise. The west most especially is becoming hostile to Igbo businesses. Think East and give the tribal bigots a middle finger. We have enough Lands and emerging Cities in the East that will accommodate everyone.

I had a close Igbo friend who relocated to the East to set up a paint manufactureing outfit few years ago, he was kidnapped twice in a span of a year and half, he has relocated back to Abuja again which he now terms his home for ever, and guess the worst part he is now flatly broke while the wife left him because she advised against the relocation earlier but refused to heed her advice

What did you mean if he "had told us". This news from Obi is not for someone like you. What would you have done. How sensible are you to say, he would have made more sense. Why should he prove anything to you?

Amotolongbo:
Honestly, Obi would have made more sense devoid of pity and sympathy calling if he had told us, bringing out the documents (like CofO and Survey) establishing the fact that “his brother” truly owns the property occupied and demolished .

helinues:
My only one question is , is it only Peter Obi's brother building/property that was singlehandedly demolished in that area?

He has mentioned his brothers property that was demolished.
If your brothers property was amongst the ones demolished, ofcourse, you are free to mention that too..
If you chose to keep quiet against injustice, that does not mean that others that arw aggrieved should join you in your customary "suffering and smiling" predicament...

helinues:
My only one question is , is it only Peter Obi's brother building/property that was singlehandedly demolished in that area?

You can see from the pictures. No other demolitions around there

jamafa:
U telling me it's only Peter Obi brother properties that were demolished??

Hatred won't let you see

You tell me what you saw. I'm mot on ground to see that pighouse called lagos

Sirianese:
The new nairaland block-feature is a beautiful thing.

These days I don't need to get angry by reading the comments of brain-dead bigots and z@mbies, I just pop into their profile and block them.

The functionality needs to be extended to cover a year, or six months at the very least... there won't be any more fights or insults on the forum if people don't have to deal with all that mental detritus anymore & you can just put such filthy intellects in the trash bin where they belong

I totally agree. I've stopped seeing disgusting response from some lunatics here on Nairaland.

helinues:
My only one question is , is it only Peter Obi's brother building/property that was singlehandedly demolished in that area?

That is begging the question. You should be concerned that DUE PROCESS is not being followed. There was no demolition order. The property owner was not sued to court to defend themselves. You are hearing this because a prominent political figure was in the mix. This has happened to lesser mortals with no hiccup. Is that the right way to govern?

CommonSense1967:
Always playing the victim card. It's in their DNA.
When the real story comes out, you will find out that this religious and tribal fanatical Conman is lying. But it will be too late for his gullible followers.

Na their wahala be that.

It's time for Ibos to think home, and GO HOME!

helinues:
My only one question is , is it only Peter Obi's brother building/property that was singlehandedly demolished in that area?

Not a particularly important question, because if 5 properties were demolished, they still have to have complied with the law.