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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."
This clash highlights a fundamental conflict over governance, pitting the enforcement of state regulations and urban planning laws against narratives of economic injustice and governmental overreach.

Sources: TheCable