The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has dissociated itself from the alleged demolition of a property said to belong to the brother of the former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the state.
The New Daily Prime reported that Mr Obi, in a statement on his X page on Wednesday, recounted how his younger brother’s company property in Ikeja, Lagos, was invaded and demolished by unidentified individuals without a valid court order or demolition permit.
He raised alarm over what he described as the worsening state of lawlessness and disregard for citizens’ rights in Nigeria.
Addressing the former governor of Anambra State’s claims, LASBCA’s spokesperson, Adu Ademuyiwa, insisted the agency was not connected to the incident.
“It’s not my agency (LASBCA) that is responsible for that.”
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In a separate reaction, Wale Ajetunmobi, Special Assistant on Media to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, advised Mr Obi to formally lodge his complaint with the police.
“Peter Obi should report the matter to the police. They’ll help him find the people who ordered the building’s demolition,” Mr Ajetunmobi said.
He further urged Nigerians not to drag the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, into the issue.
He stressed that Mr Wahab has no authority to issue court orders, which Mr Obi had alleged were referenced by those who carried out the demolition.
“Whatever game Peter Obi wants to play, first things first– who is responsible for the demolition has to be well stated. If he can’t reach them, he should go to the police station and report. A commissioner who doesn’t issue court orders shouldn’t be questioned,” Mr Ajetunmobi added.