Peter Obi reduced violations of the law in Lagos, because your property was destroyed without notice

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has increased concerns about what he calls “coordinated law violations” that damage Nigeria democracy and reduce investment.

His comments followed the unexpected demolition of the property of his brother’s company in Ikeja, Lagos, which he said happened without warning, legal notification, or legal process.

In a statement that was written that was shared through the official handle of X (previously Twitter) on Tuesday, Obi told events that caused the demolition and binding the incident to the wider national impunity crisis and ignored the rule of law.

“This morning, my youngest younger brother called me in panic, told me that a group of people had invaded the company’s property in Ikeja, lagos, and destroyed the building,” Obi wrote. “He just came from Port Harcourt and was refused to enter the property by security people who told him that the building was pulled down.”

Obi, who said he flew to Lagos from Abuja after hearing the news, describing a chaotic scene. Upon arrival, he was confronted by security people who tried to forbid the entry. Despite asking for the case and asked to see the court’s decision that passed the demolition, Obi said the documents shown did not refer certain names, only “unknown people and illegal residents.” There is no demolition permit provided.

“How do you demand an unknown person? How does the court issue an assessment in a joke of a case?” He asked. “But they appeared with an excavator and began to destroy the structure that had been established for more than 15 years.”

The Labor Party candidate in the 2023 election argues that the level of impunity exhibited in this case reflects a deeper crisis of governance. “Our country becomes without law,” he said. “If the level of violation of this law can occur to someone with a registered company and a legitimate means, what hope does ordinary Nigerians have?”

He associated this problem with the indicator of Nigerian human rights that deteriorated and reduced investor confidence. “Any community in which violations of the law override the rule of law are not destined to become a paradise for investors,” he said, referring to the latest reports on Nigeria’s civilians and personal security.

Obi also told this new conversation with regional investors, which made him uneasy. “I asked him why he would not invest in Nigeria even though the market was here. The answer was piercing: ‘Nigeria is a country without law. Until we have laws that protect people, no one will invest in Nigeria.'”

Calling for urgent reforms, Obi reiterated his commitment to Nigeria’s vision in which justice, rule of law, and property protection are the basis. “I remain committed to a better Nigerian where the violation of the law will be something from the past, the protection of life and property, respect for human rights, caring for less special education, and basic education for all children,” he said