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Lagos Government Denies Role in FESTAC Demolitions following accusations by Ex-footballer, Emenike

The Lagos State Government has refuted claims linking it to the recent demolition of buildings in FESTAC Town.

In a statement titled “Lagos Government Denies Involvement in FESTAC Demolition”, Mukaila Sanusi, Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, said the exercise was not authorised by the state government.

Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, clarified that Lagos had no hand in the demolitions and that the operation did not follow the state’s established procedures.

He stressed that all demolition exercises in Lagos must go through proper legal processes, including the issuance of statutory notices and engagement with affected parties.

“Any demolition carried out without the government’s authorisation does not represent the policy or practice of this administration,” Olumide stated, adding that the state remains committed to fairness, due process, and the protection of property rights.

He also advised all agencies, including federal bodies operating within Lagos, to seek clearance from the ministry before conducting any demolition activities.

The clarification follows recent demolitions in FESTAC’s 6th Avenue, where over 15 buildings were brought down over the weekend, leaving traders and shop owners distressed.

CoronaVirusPro:
The Lagos State Government Nazi state government think we all are fools and do not have brains.

What’s the purpose of denying what is glaring? The ethnic bigotry and cleansing spearheaded by the government is known to all, and denying is an insult to the intelligence of many.

Historians should note downin the records tha, a Führer once governed Lagos.

Anyone familiar with how Adolf Hitler started his anti immigrant campaign will definitely knows where Lagos is heading too.

The Lagos state government should just change the state flag to below cos the agenda is not hidden again.

Redoil:
continue demolishing
anything that has a beginning must surely come to an end

zoedew:
Emenike will do well to stop threatening an elected public officer in the person of the LASG Governor. You can lay a complaint without threats. You could get arrested for threatening people.
Chinua Achebe a prominent Igbo and a global literary icon had this to say about The Igbo, his kith and kin -"There is no doubt at all that there is a strand in contemporary Igbo behaviour that can offend; by its noisy exhibitionism and disregard for humility and quietness."
The Igbo will do well to not ignite ethnic tensions that generate ill wind that blows no one no good like it happened back then in Zaria and the North generally in the late ‘60s resulting in the Civil War that broke the Igbo. It would appear that the Igbo learnt nothing from the Civil War no thanks to Obasanjo who cancelled the study of History in Nigerian schools and robbed the younger generation of the opportunity to study the civil war. It is not unknown that the Igbo contravene building codes with impunity and are adept at buying up building approvals as they believe money can do all things such as building on waterways- go to Festac town and see what they have turned the place into! So long as they continue in their antisocial and unlawful ways will the LASG demolish their property! Chest beating, playing the victim card and displaying victim mentality has not and will not help the Igbo! Be wise!

Arostar2023:
If the demolition was illegal, someone ought to pay na. Is that a threat?

zoedew:
Emenike will do well to stop threatening an elected public officer in the person of the LASG Governor. You can lay a complaint without threats. You could get arrested for threatening people.
Chinua Achebe a prominent Igbo and a global literary icon had this to say about The Igbo, his kith and kin -"There is no doubt at all that there is a strand in contemporary Igbo behaviour that can offend; by its noisy exhibitionism and disregard for humility and quietness."
The Igbo will do well to not ignite ethnic tensions that generate ill wind that blows no one no good like it happened back then in Zaria and the North generally in the late ‘60s resulting in the Civil War that broke the Igbo. It would appear that the Igbo learnt nothing from the Civil War no thanks to Obasanjo who cancelled the study of History in Nigerian schools and robbed the younger generation of the opportunity to study the civil war. It is not unknown that the Igbo contravene building codes with impunity and are adept at buying up building approvals as they believe money can do all things such as building on waterways- go to Festac town and see what they have turned the place into! So long as they continue in their antisocial and unlawful ways will the LASG demolish their property! Chest beating, playing the victim card and displaying victim mentality has not and will not help the Igbo! Be wise!

Guyman02:
This is really bad, it means anybody can hire a bulldozer and demolish any structure he has issues with and claim it was the Lagos State government and the state Govt will deny responsibility.
This is a low point for Lagos state

indigenous234:
How do you guys reason ?. Except the buildings don’t have approvals, if not, what’s the justification for demolishing peoples hard earned properties?. If you say they bribed government officials to obtain permits, what has happened to the government officials that approved the permits?. Remember, other arrears outside Lagos will one day get the same access to seaports that Lagos enjoys today and when that happens, we pray not to have bigots in government like in Lagos today.

Guyman02:
Yes Ndigbo should just be quiet and watch Agberos bring bulldozers to demolish their properties which has all the necessary approvals

zoedew:
Emenike will do well to stop threatening an elected public officer in the person of the LASG Governor. You can lay a complaint without threats. You could get arrested for threatening people.
Chinua Achebe a prominent Igbo and a global literary icon had this to say about The Igbo, his kith and kin -"There is no doubt at all that there is a strand in contemporary Igbo behaviour that can offend; by its noisy exhibitionism and disregard for humility and quietness."
The Igbo will do well to not ignite ethnic tensions that generate ill wind that blows no one no good like it happened back then in Zaria and the North generally in the late ‘60s resulting in the Civil War that broke the Igbo. It would appear that the Igbo learnt nothing from the Civil War no thanks to Obasanjo who cancelled the study of History in Nigerian schools and robbed the younger generation of the opportunity to study the civil war. It is not unknown that the Igbo contravene building codes with impunity and are adept at buying up building approvals as they believe money can do all things such as building on waterways- go to Festac town and see what they have turned the place into! So long as they continue in their antisocial and unlawful ways will the LASG demolish their property! Chest beating, playing the victim card and displaying victim mentality has not and will not help the Igbo! Be wise!

zoedew:
Emenike will do well to stop threatening an elected public officer in the person of the LASG Governor. You can lay a complaint without threats. You could get arrested for threatening people.
Chinua Achebe a prominent Igbo and a global literary icon had this to say about The Igbo, his kith and kin -"There is no doubt at all that there is a strand in contemporary Igbo behaviour that can offend; by its noisy exhibitionism and disregard for humility and quietness."
The Igbo will do well to not ignite ethnic tensions that generate ill wind that blows no one no good like it happened back then in Zaria and the North generally in the late ‘60s resulting in the Civil War that broke the Igbo. It would appear that the Igbo learnt nothing from the Civil War no thanks to Obasanjo who cancelled the study of History in Nigerian schools and robbed the younger generation of the opportunity to study the civil war. It is not unknown that the Igbo contravene building codes with impunity and are adept at buying up building approvals as they believe money can do all things such as building on waterways- go to Festac town and see what they have turned the place into! So long as they continue in their antisocial and unlawful ways will the LASG demolish their property! Chest beating, playing the victim card and displaying victim mentality has not and will not help the Igbo! Be wise!

CoronaVirusPro:
The Lagos State Government Nazi state government think we all are fools and do not have brains.

What’s the purpose of denying what is glaring? The ethnic bigotry and cleansing spearheaded by the government is known to all, and denying is an insult to the intelligence of many.

Historians should note downin the records tha, a Führer once governed Lagos.

Anyone familiar with how Adolf Hitler started his anti immigrant campaign will definitely knows where Lagos is heading too.

The Lagos state government should just change the state flag to below cos the agenda is not hidden again.

zoedew:
I guess you never read in the newspapers that unknown gunmen and Fulani herders kill folks and rape women in the South-East of Nigeria. https://www.facebook.com/ReportYourself/posts/enugu-women-protest-attacks-rapes-by-armed-men-suspected-to-be-herders-accuse-se/1200780678070113/ Quite saddening that you appear not to understand what I wrote. What Emenike wrote out there is clear enough as to its meaning. It is quite different from, say, - "Whoever authorised such demolition will be held responsible for it." Well, maybe it's in the DNA!

TouchNfollow:
https://x.com/instablog9ja/status/1978570289039708351?t=ZzunKhh3mMXqwr8-iatowA&s=08[/quote]These people lie for a living. Are these not the same people that were defending the demolitions and accusing those complaining of tribal sentiments? Now they mistakenly demolished one that is not part of their tribal target and they are now denying

zoedew:
Unmask the perpetrators of the alleged illegal demolitions through civil processes instead of issuing threats and ultimatums. Bring it to the attention of the International Community who will investigate thoroughly and make known the results of their findings. That is better and more enduring for the cause you pursue. Did you learn anything from the Civil War at all? Chest-beating, threats and ultimatums led to the Civil-War. Peaceful ways of resolving disputes is the better way to go. Bikonu!

zoedew:
Emenike will do well to stop threatening an elected public officer in the person of the LASG Governor. You can lay a complaint without threats. You could get arrested for threatening people.
Chinua Achebe a prominent Igbo and a global literary icon had this to say about The Igbo, his kith and kin -"There is no doubt at all that there is a strand in contemporary Igbo behaviour that can offend; by its noisy exhibitionism and disregard for humility and quietness."
The Igbo will do well to not ignite ethnic tensions that generate ill wind that blows no one no good like it happened back then in Zaria and the North generally in the late ‘60s resulting in the Civil War that broke the Igbo. It would appear that the Igbo learnt nothing from the Civil War no thanks to Obasanjo who cancelled the study of History in Nigerian schools and robbed the younger generation of the opportunity to study the civil war. It is not unknown that the Igbo contravene building codes with impunity and are adept at buying up building approvals as they believe money can do all things such as building on waterways- go to Festac town and see what they have turned the place into! So long as they continue in their antisocial and unlawful ways will the LASG demolish their property! Chest beating, playing the victim card and displaying victim mentality has not and will not help the Igbo! Be wise!