
The Digest:
The Lagos State Government has issued a sharp rebuttal to Peter Obi, asserting that his criticism of the Trade Fair Complex demolition was based on misinformation and that the demolished structures lacked valid state approval.
Key Points:
- The Lagos government stated Peter Obi is "misleading the public" regarding the Trade Fair Complex demolition.
- Officials insisted the demolished plazas had "no permits" from the state government.
- The government claimed traders ignored an amnesty window to regularize their documents last year.
- Officials alleged they were initially "denied entry" and "assaulted" when attempting to inspect the site.
- The state cited the Nigerian Urban and Regional Planning Act and a 2003 Supreme Court ruling as its legal basis.
- It argued that the Trade Fair Management Board only manages leases, not building approvals.
- The commissioner stated society must choose between being "governed by law or by emotions."
Sources: TheCable