Peter Obi Reacts After Reading The Comments That Lagos Government Made After He Visited Trade Fair

On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi took to X to address the recent demolition of structures at the ASPAMDA Market in Lagos Trade Fair Complex.

His post follows his visit to the site alongside several leaders, including senators Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye, and Enyinnaya Abaribe, as well as Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour.

The visit came after the Lagos State Government demolished buildings it claims were erected without proper approvals, an action that sparked widespread debate.

Obi’s statement reflects on the balance between law, justice, and compassion in governance.

Here Is What He Wrote On His Official X Handle

He cited a personal experience from the 1990s in the UK, where legal processes handled squatters humanely, contrasting this with the demolitions’ impact on traders’ livelihoods.

The Lagos Government, however, has defended the action, stating that affected developers ignored regularization opportunities and that the structures posed safety risks.

Reactions on X vary, with some supporting Obi’s call for empathy, while others question his past governance record.

The controversy has also raised ethnic tensions, with concerns about the impact on Igbo traders dominating the market.

As discussions continue, the situation underscores broader questions about urban planning, legal enforcement, and community welfare in Nigeria’s economic hub.Continue, Full, Reading>>>>