…Protesters appeal to Sanwo-Olu
CITIZENS COMPASS— About 6000 residents mostly children and women may be rendered homeless in Ijora Isale -Ebute in Apapa Local Government, Lagos State following a demolition notice they were served.
The affected Ojora Isale-Ebute community comprises eleven streets where residents are appealing to the state government and the traditional ruler in the area, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Abdul-Fatai Aremu Oyeyinka Aromire Oyegbemi II, the Oba of Ojora, regarding the proposed demolition of their homes.
The eleven streets are led by Omo’ba Ajibola Odunsi Ojora.
They include Tide Gate Street, Ajibola Odunsi Street, Church Street, Fatai Sulaiman Street, Ebute Street, Oyegbe Street, Aromire Street, Ali-Balogun Street, Sanni-Balogun Street, Odofin Court, and Kalili Street.
Yesterday, the community members staged a peaceful protest to draw the government’s attention to their plight.
The protesters marched from Tidegate Street to the palace of the monarch at Ijora Oloye Community, expressing their concerns about the impending demolition notice that has thrown the community into anxiety.
In response to the residents’ concerns, Oba Oyegbemi II with the Bashorun and Odofin of Ojora Kingdom addressed the worried community members, revealing that the palace had not received any official communication from any government agency regarding the proposed demolition.
The traditional ruler, while acknowledging the concerns of the residents, urged community members to remain calm and continue to be law-abiding citizens as efforts are made to clarify the situation.
The threat of demolition has created significant distress among residents who fear losing their homes and livelihoods. Many families who have lived in the area for generations are now uncertain about their future.
The community awaits further clarification from relevant authorities regarding the status of the alleged demolition plans.
