Approximately 100 demonstrators gathered outside the State House of Assembly to voice their concerns and demand that the government abandon its plans. Saheed Olukosi, who led the demonstration, emphasized the importance of adhering to due process and reverting to the original gazetted Right of Way (RoW). He stated that the community had verified with the Ministry of Physical Planning, confirming that their buildings did not encroach on the RoW of the coastal road alignment.
Ridwan Adekunle highlighted a significant deviation from the approved coastal road alignment, pointing out that the community’s land was covered by a global Certificate of Occupancy (C of O). Despite assurances from government officials, including Desmond Elliot representing Surulere Constituency I, the residents remain skeptical and are determined to protect their properties.
The matter is slated to be addressed in the State House of Assembly, with Desmond Elliot promising that all parties involved will be summoned to resolve the issue.
The residents of Okun-Ajah community stand resolute in their opposition to the demolition of their properties and are seeking a fair and just resolution to the ongoing dispute.
