Lagos addresses controversy over Chioma Ikokwu’s demolished property

  

The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has addressed the controversy surrounding reality star Chioma Ikokwu‘s demolished property in Lekki, Lagos.

The Real House Wives of Lagos (RHOL) reality TV star had claimed that LASBCA officials denied her access to her demolished property and used policemen to intimidate her.

According to Chioma, LASBCA served her a notice to evacuate the premises where she runs her hair business and restaurant.

She alleged that while she and her team were still moving what remained of her property after demolition, the officials denied her access to her belongings.

In a statement, Adu Adegoke, the LASBCA assistant director of public affairs, explained that the properties in question were illegal structures attached to a building.

 

The agency stated that the property owner was served the necessary notices, including a “convention,” “seal-off,” and “quit” notice.

 

The statement quoted Gbolahan Oki, the LASBCA general manager, as saying that the agency “followed all due processes in handling the situation”.

 

Oki said the occupants were instructed to remove the attachments “lawfully, but they failed to obtain the required Demolition Permit, which is a violation of the Lagos State Building Codes and Regulations”.

 

He alleged that while LASBCA officials were attempting to enforce the law, the owners harassed and obstructed them.

 

Oki argued that the video circulating on social media, which appears to show Chioma being denied access to her property, aims to “mislead the public and garner undue sympathy for individuals who have continued to violate building and environmental regulations”.

 

He reassured the public that LASBCA would not be deterred by attempts to distort facts or manipulate public perception.