Lagos govt speaks on demolition of property linked to Obi’s brother

The Lagos State Government has spoken about the demolition of a property belonging to the brother of the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi.

Obi had alleged that a property belonging to his younger brother was demolished in the Ikeja area of Lagos State without a court order.

The former governor of Anambra State, in a post on his X account on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, disclosed that the property owned by his brother’s company had stood for over 15 years before it was demolished.

Speaking on the demolition via a statement on Thursday, June 26, the Lagos State Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said no agency was involved in the demolition.

Omotoso said Obi’s allegations on the demolition are “disturbing and without facts”.

The commissioner stated: “We wish to categorically state that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) or any other arm of the Lagos State Government did not carry out the said demolition.

“Dr. Olajide Abiodun Babatunde, Special Adviser, eGIS & Urban Development, who supervises LASBCA, has confirmed that the agency was not involved in the demolition.

Obi: My brother’s property demolished in Lagos without court order

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

“The Lagos State Government is committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety and security of all residents.

“We will not tolerate any acts of lawlessness or violations of extant laws. Any individual or group found involved in such acts will be brought to justice.

“We urge the public to disregard Mr. Peter Obi’s claims and rest assured that the Lagos State Government will continue to work tirelessly to maintain law and order in our great state. We will not be swayed by baseless allegations or attempts to discredit our efforts.”

Omotoso, however, said the Lagos State Government has commenced an investigation into the matter.

Omotoso added that the investigation will help clarify the circumstances surrounding the demolition and ensure that any necessary actions are taken.

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