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The demolition was first revealed in a viral TikTok video posted on Saturday evening by another car dealer known as Ibilo.

The Lagos State Government has demolished the popular car showroom owned by social media influencer and car dealer, Ola of Lagos, Waris Olayinka Akinwande.

The demolition was first revealed in a viral TikTok video posted on Saturday evening by another car dealer known as Ibilo.

In the video, the remains of the demolished property could be seen as Ibilo captioned: “Lagos State Government Demolishes OOL Autos. Heavy one today.”

As of press time, the Lagos State Government has not issued any official statement on the demolition, leaving the reason for the action unconfirmed.

However, several social media users have speculated that the structure was brought down because it was allegedly built beneath a high-tension power line, a clear violation of safety and urban planning regulations in the state.


One TikTok user identified as Adekunle Autoparts commented, “They demolished it because he built it under a power line.”

Another user, Sisi Noni, while expressing concern over the manner of the demolition, wrote, “I’m not trying to sound hateful but the first time I saw this structure, my eyes got hold of the high tension. But as usual, I felt the country doesn’t send anymore once you have money.

“Building under the high tension is very risky. But at the same time, they should have asked him to relocate — maybe they would have dismantled the structure without destroying it so he can make use of some of those materials in his new site.”

SaharaReporters had reported how the Lagos State government on Saturday demolished no fewer than 17 houses illegally built on the Right of Way (RoW) of the Ikota River alignment in the Lekki area of the state.

The state’s Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, led a monitoring and enforcement team, accompanied by journalists, to the demolition site, warning residents against actions that destroy the environment and obstruct natural water channels.

Wahab said the ministry had received reports months earlier about illegal reclamation activities aimed at narrowing the river’s RoW.

“We stopped them then, but we were alerted again recently that the encroachment had resumed aggressively, with attempts to sell to unsuspecting buyers,” Wahab said.

He noted that the latest demolition was part of a broader effort to reclaim and protect flood-prone areas of the state, stressing that those behind the illegal developments would be identified and prosecuted.

Recovered evidence from the site showed several ongoing reclamation projects, sand-filling operations, and partially completed structures built directly on the natural water channel.




https://saharareporters.com/2025/10/12/lagos-govt-demolishes-popular-car-showroom-owned-influencer-ola-lagos

It’s a Yoruba boy, there won’t be cry of how Lagos government is victimising a tribe

Nawa Nlfpmod, dis Tokunbo Wahab no get joy. I sabi dis show room.

This thread no go go far as Peter Obi will not be visiting

Now l.know,

If lagos demolishes an illegal building,it becomes "tribal attack"only when the Owner is igbo ...... ba,

But when the owner is yoruba ............it becomes law enforcement..

Good, everyday we learn..

My question is, when that structure was under construction, why didn't government take action? Why wait till now? Sincerely yours, we are hypocrites. I don't understand this country at all.

ayenika1:
My question is, when that structure was under construction, why didn't government take action? Why wait till now? Sincerely yours, we are hypocrites. I don't understand this country at all.

The same corrupt ministry officials go collect money，tell am say make e dey build nothing go happen。Na their way be that。

Okoroawusa:
This thread no go go far as Peter Obi will not be visiting

. very funny, u are on point.

chicfarmer:
The same corrupt ministry officials go collect money，tell am say make e dey build nothing go happen。Na their way be that。

Must be the same corrupt ministry officials that advised those Igbo traders to go & erect illegal structures abi?

ayenika1:
My question is, when that structure was under construction, why didn't government take action? Why wait till now? Sincerely yours, we are hypocrites. I don't understand this country at all.

You see,that has been my grudges with Lagos state govt in particular or any other state governor,be it in Abuja! There should be consequences,heads must roll in Lagos state property development board,You dont grant approvals,when you know that such a building will be deemed illegal.How can the authorities in charge keep collecting millions of naira from property developers,grant them the necessary papers needed for such structures,only to come one night to demolish same building and yet those whom granted the permit feed fat and nothing is seem to happen to them.These men involved in issuing those papers should be doing time behind bars but what you get,is a vicious cycle of organized and systemic corruption,nobody answers to it.

Hand go meet everybody for this APC regime!

They should touch northerners investment let's see.

Ask yourself if that car showroom was owned by dangote, would they had destroyed it?

The Lagos State Government is known more for demolishing than building. They don’t build, they wait to demolish.

Goo0dHardDick:
Hand go meet everybody for this APC regime!

They should touch northerners investment let's see.

Ask yourself if that car showroom was owned by dangote, would they had destroyed it?

Hahahaha, now that it's Yoruba, said if it's the North they can't touch. I like how you guys keep changing the narratives. Since the owner is Yoruba, you quickly twisted it, if it's Hausa Fulani, you will say if it's Seyi Tinubu or MC ....head or tail, wailers must wail.

Why will he build it under high tension

Amotolongbo:
It’s a Yoruba boy, there won’t be cry of how Lagos government is victimising a tribe

That's true. Ethnicity and tribalism is one of the bane societal failure in this country. Na ibo, na yoruba, na Hausa that's one of the major problem we currently face. A Nigerian is a Nigerian outside the shore of this country irrespective of the state or region you come from.

Waoooo, so painful. Let avoid demolition

However, several social media users have speculated that the structure was brought down because it was allegedly built beneath a high-tension power line, a clear violation of safety and urban planning regulations in the state.

Ten (10) major reasons Government may demolish a property:

1. No Approved Building Plan – Constructing a property without proper approval from the Government

2. Deviation from Approved Plan – Altering the design or use of the building beyond what was approved.

3. Built on Government-acquired Land – Erecting structures on land reserved for government projects or public use.

4. Encroachment on Right of Way (ROW) – Building too close to highways, canals, rail lines, or drainage setbacks.

5. Sitting on Drainage Channels or Wetlands – Blocking natural water flow or flood plains.

6. Structural Defects/Unsafe Buildings – Substandard or collapsing buildings that pose a danger to occupants and the public.

7. Violation of Zoning Regulations – Using land meant for residential purposes for commercial or industrial activities without due approval.

8. Illegal Acquisition or Forged Documents – Properties acquired or built on land with fraudulent titles or under dispute.

9. Obstruction of Public Infrastructure – Buildings obstructing electricity lines, pipelines, or public facilities.

10. Non-compliance with Urban and Regional Planning Laws – Ignoring official notices, contravention orders, or enforcement warnings from relevant agencies.

By INTEGRITYA1
Ayoola Akinwunmi, Estate Consultant.

Dammmmnnnnnn

Shey him no see those wires wey dey above that place, before him begin dey run business for there?

Omo! Na him loss be that o. Those wires above, are threats to customers lives o.

Nawa oo, good sey our road corridors go dey free, kudos LASG.

I don't know why people still invest in Lagos .... I pity the ibo traders

AustineE1:
You see,that has been my grudges with Lagos state govt in particular or any other state governor,be it in Abuja! There should be consequences,heads must roll in Lagos state property development board,You dont grant approvals,when you know that such a building will be deemed illegal.How can the authorities in charge keep collecting millions of naira from property developers,grant them the necessary papers needed for such structures,only to come one night to demolish same building and yet those whom granted the permit feed fat and nothing is seem to happen to them.These men involved in issuing those papers should be doing time behind bars but what you get,is a vicious cycle of organized and systemic corruption,nobody answers to it.

Is it only LASG that demolishes property?

That argument about not demolishing earlier is watery

It is like a thief blaming a property owner for keeping his property in a wrong place