House demolition: Igbos are in trouble, this is pure wickedness – Footballer Emenike blasts Lagos State govt
WithinnigeriaOct 16, 2023 9:33 AM

The wails and woes of numerous homeowners in Lagos echoed far and wide as they witnessed the bulldozing of their properties by the Lagos state government. This drastic measure was attributed to the persistent woes of erosion and flooding in the area. Emenike is seething with anger at Sanwo-olu's administration and is vehemently urging the afflicted Igbo residents to hightail it back home and sow the seeds of their investments there.
House demolition: Igbos are in trouble, this is pure wickedness – Footballer Emenike blasts Lagos State govt
Emenike, the retired Nigerian footballer, has lit up social media with a scorching critique of the Lagos State government.
He alleges that they’ve torn down the properties of Igbo residents in the state, despite these individuals having the government’s nod when they laid the foundation for these million-dollar dreams.
Former Super Eagles player, Emmanuel Emenike, is raising a ruckus over the bulldozer blitz executed by the Lagos State government, leaving some Igbo residents in the state high and dry.


Last week, the Lagos State government commenced the demolition exercise of illegal structures built on canals and waterways along the Gedegede – Mobil road – Megamound Estate – Ikota drainage channels.

The Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources noted a need to implement the demolition exercise to stop the reoccurring erosion and flooding in the environment.

Multimillion naira properties were brought down during the demolition exercise supervised by the Operatives Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources.

Emenike, responding passionately and sharing a vivid image of the demolished property on his Instagram story, expressed his deep empathy for the profound sadness experienced by the affected individuals.

He asserted that they had secured approval from the very Lagos State Government that ultimately razed their properties to the ground.

Emenike didn’t hold back, characterizing this action as a glaring example of wickedness in its purest form.

With genuine concern for his fellow Igbo brethren living in the state, he offered prudent advice, encouraging them to repatriate their investments to the safety of their eastern roots, specifically naming states like Abia, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, and Ebonyi as secure destinations.

He wrote;


“THE SADNESS IS TOO MUCH AFTER GETTING APPROVAL FROM THE SAME LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT, THIS IS PURE WICKEDNESS.

“IGBOS ARE IN TROUBLE, BRING YOUR INVESTMENT BACK HOME MY PEOPLE WE HAVE, ABIA STATE, IMO STATE, ANAMBRA STATE, ENUGUSTATE AND EBONYI STATE.”

Victim mentality

Lagos has a master plan that dates back military era

Lagos has designated water ways and erosion path

Igbos and all tribe work at Alausa and Ministry of Land and housing



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Are all the property owners Ibo?
Who is in trouble for the demolition going in in Anambra and Abia states?
Shame on Emenike and his flat head.

The demolition touched all ethnic groups. I watched on Instagram a Yoruba celebrity crying her eyes out as her house was being brought down.
Abeg we should stop attaching ethnic sentiments to everything that happens in Lagos.
Emenike take your time o!

Is04970:
Are all the property owners Ibo?
Who is in trouble for the demolition going in in Anambra and Abia states?
Shame on Emenike and his flat head.

There is compensation for demolition in Abia

Is04970:
Are all the property owners Ibo?
Who is in trouble for the demolition going in in Anambra and Abia states?
Shame on Emenike and his flat head.

Atleast those in Abia were compensated.

Did Lagos compensate her own ?

You never mould block before na why you deey yarn dust.

Ode

kettykin:


There is compensation for demolition in Abia

Don't mind the little rat.

Everything na shoulder rubbing with them.

Suffering and smiling.

Beremx:
The demolition touched all ethnic groups. I watched on Instagram a Yoruba celebrity crying her eyes out as her house was being brought down.
Abeg we should stop attaching ethnic sentiments to everything that happens in Lagos.
Emenike take your time o!

Why would govt demolish what they earlier approved without even compensation? Una no get town planning authority for that Lagos?

Is that not wickedness.

Person go suffer hustle, save money and build and you now dictate how they should react after demolishing their property.

Ontop this hardship

Getat

Gossiphub:


Atleast those in Abia were compensated.

Did Lagos compensate her own ?

You never mould block before na why you deey yarn dust.

Ode

You don't get compensation for illegal erection of properties.
If anything they should be made to pay for caterpillar fuel ⛽

Cruise777:




Victim mentality

Lagos has a master plan that dates back military era

Lagos has designated water ways and erosion path

Igbos and all tribe work at Alausa and Ministry of Land and housing



.

If they have a master plan dated back to military era , why not follow the master plan when giving approval for people to build, why approve people to build then demolish it later

Is04970:

You don't get compensation for illegal rection of properties.
If anything they should be make to pay for caterpillar fuel ⛽

What do you mean by illegal?

I'm very sure you haven't built 2x2 toilet before.

Why are you guys this docile?

Before you build anything in a city, you must get approval. No matter what you want to build. Anyone without approval won't even build it to finish before the govt will mark it as unapproved.

Abii na for bush you deey live?

Mrfeel:

If they have a master plan dated back to military era , why not follow the master plan when giving approval for people to build, why approve people to build then demolish it later

What approval does Eminike posses

Is it C. of . O

Governors Consent

Certified Building plan

Mrfeel:

If they have a master plan dated back to military era , why not follow the master plan when giving approval for people to build, why approve people to build then demolish it later

No mind them.

They will demolish the buildings and give out the space to their friends and to themselves for their personal properties.

NIGERIANs too Mûmu abeg.

Gossiphub:


Why would govt demolish what they earlier approved without even compensation? Una no get town planning authority for that Lagos?

Is that not wickedness.

Person go suffer hustle, save money and build and you now dictate how they should react after demolishing their property.

Ontop this hardship

Getat

I totally agree with you. However, making it look like an ethnic based demolition is wrong. That's my point

Cruise777:


What approval does Eminike posses

Is it C. of . O

Governors Consent

Certified Building plan

So Emenike, a multimillionaire like him will build something without approval?

How old are you again?

Cruise777:


What approval does Eminike posses

Is it C. of . O

Governors Consent

Certified Building plan

Can't you read ? He said he got approval from same lagos state government, same people that demolished his building

African rulers need to apply decorum and wisdom before taking steps as such by Sanwo Olu.

For everything thing we do here on earth, there's a day of reckoning

Mrfeel:

Can't you read ? He said he got approval from same lagos state government, same people that demolished his building

My question is very direct, what kind of approval does he posses

That's the question

Beremx:
I totally agree with you. However, making it look like an ethnic based demolition is wrong. That's my point

There's nothing wrong with it.

If you come to an area, there are places that might be predominantly occupied by non indigenes, if such demolition happens in such places, with other areas housing "illegal" buildings of indigenes not touched, how will you feel? How will you react to it?

They can't stay in Lagos and sponsor violence in d east, demolish all their buildings and send them back to their villages

Cruise777:


My question is very direct, what kind of approval does he posses

That's the question

I'm very sure if he presents those documents, you will shift to which colour of pen that was used to sign it.

Get out boy.

Any property that got government approval before its construction deserves compensation whenever the government sees it necessary for demolition.
This is the right thing to be done.

iokpebholo:
They can't stay in Lagos and sponsor violence in d east, demolish all their buildings and send them back to their villages

Beremx hope you can see reason why many people see the demolition as targeting.

Gossiphub:


I'm very sure if he presents those documents, you will shift to which colour of pen that was used to sign it.

Get out boy.

Let him present it first... We are educated on this forum

He can only cajole senseless people especially on Facebook... Not here with many learned people

Cruise777:


My question is very direct, what kind of approval does he posses

That's the question

What approval does one get from lagos state government to build?

Yujin:
Any property that got government approval before its construction deserves compensation whenever the government sees it necessary for demolitiin.
This is the right thing to be done.

God bless you

Cruise777:


Typical Ibo trained boy displaying his manners to the world to see

The Nairaland rules don't permit insult of members

If I report you now.... You will start crying it's because you are Ibo

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Look at this Razor face

It you report, it will take me 4 minutes to create a new moniker and hit you with the truth.

Bitter soul.

You better make money and build like your mates are doing.

The hatred poor people have towards the rich is what's affecting you.

You're angry that Ibos that you so hate are doing exploit in your lands.