‘We didn’t demolish property linked to Peter Obi’s brother’ — Lagos Government

The Lagos State Government has denied allegations by former presidential candidate Peter Obi that it was responsible for the demolition of a property belonging to his brother.

In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, the government stated that neither the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) nor any other agency of the government carried out the said demolition.

According to the statement, Dr. Olajide Abiodun Babatunde, Special Adviser on eGIS and Urban Development, who oversees LASBCA, has confirmed that the agency had no involvement in the incident.

“We find it disturbing that Mr. Peter Obi would make such allegations without verifying the facts,” the statement read.

The government emphasized its commitment to the rule of law and maintaining public safety, warning that it would not tolerate any form of lawlessness or violations of the state’s building regulations.

In response to the controversy, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the Permanent Secretary, Office of Urban Development, Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, FNIA, to initiate a thorough investigation through LASBCA to determine the facts surrounding the demolition.

“The investigation will help clarify the circumstances and ensure that appropriate actions are taken,” Omotoso added.