Alaiyeluwa, Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos has charged Igbos living in the state to cooperate with its government and respect the “owners of the land.”
Oba Akiolu said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, as a responsible leader, cannot deliberately be demolishing Igbo properties.
Kabiyesi spoke while receiving the President-General of Ohanaeze, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu at his Palace over the weekend.
Theliberationnews gathered that some Igbos residing in Lagos State had cried out over what they perceived as targeted official demolition of their properties and shops by the state government.
The Igbos accused the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration of ethnic profiling through demolition of their properties in the state.
Oba Akiolu explained: “We know Igbos are very hard working, but you have to respect the owners of the land. We have identified the problem in Nigeria, and what we want is a solution.
“I am appealing to you in the name of God. The governor cannot deliberately destroy your property. Just play according to the rules of the game.
“To the Igbo, anybody who wishes the best for Lagos is a Lagosian.
“I assure Ndigbo that nobody will maliciously mistreat you. All of you should cooperate with the Lagos government to move the state forward,” Oba Akiolu concluded.
