The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has faulted reports about the decision of the Lagos State Government taking ac
Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Igbo organisation, Alex Ogbonnia, said in a statement on Saturday that the group had carried out investigations about the matter and had been able to establish the true state of affairs.
He added that the President General of the group, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, while calling for calm amongst the Igbo occupants of the market, urged the state government and the state’s Environment and Development Authority to be prudent and goal-oriented during the demolition exercise. The statement partly read, “The attention of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has been drawn to several fake publications circulating on social media alleging a decision by the Lagos State Government to take actions to victimize the Igbo citizens domiciled in Lagos. Since the disturbing news broke out, we have made investigations in order to establish the true state of affairs.”All rights reserved.
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