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It started with a frantic phone call.
On a quiet Tuesday morning, Peter Obi, former Anambra State governor and 2023 presidential candidate, was jolted awake by his younger brother’s voice—shaken, confused, and desperate.
> “They’re demolishing my property in Ikeja. I wasn’t even allowed in.”
No court order. No prior notice. Just bulldozers, security men, and silence.
🏚️ A Building, A Legacy—Reduced to Rubble
The property in question wasn’t just a structure—it was a company-owned building that had stood for over 15 years in Ikeja, Lagos. According to Obi, the land had been legally acquired and occupied for more than a decade.
But when his brother returned from Port Harcourt, he found the building under siege. Security personnel blocked his entry, claiming a demolition was underway.
Obi rushed from Abuja to Lagos, only to be met with the same stonewalling.
> “I asked for a court order. They said there was one—but it was issued against an ‘unknown person’ and squatters,” Obi recounted. > “No names. No service. No demolition permit. Just destruction.”
🧱 A Symbol of Lawlessness?
Obi stood at the site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., waiting for someone—anyone—to explain who ordered the demolition.
No one came. No one called. Even the contractor claimed he didn’t know who sent him.
> “This is not just about my brother’s property,” Obi said. > “It’s about the erosion of law and order in Nigeria. If this can happen to us, what about the ordinary citizen?”
💬 “Nigeria Is Becoming Lawless”
Obi didn’t hold back. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), he described the incident as a coordinated display of impunity, warning that Nigeria’s deteriorating respect for civil rights is scaring off investors and crushing public trust.
He recalled a recent conversation with a businessman who operates in Ghana, Senegal, and Benin Republic—but refuses to invest in Nigeria.
> “He told me plainly: ‘Nigeria is a lawless country.’”
🧠 Final Thoughts—A Wake-Up Call in Rubble
This isn’t just a story about a demolished building. It’s a story about broken systems, invisible power, and the slow unraveling of accountability.
When bulldozers show up without names, orders, or consequences, it’s not just concrete that crumbles—it’s the rule of law.
💬 Have you or someone you know experienced something similar? Let’s talk.
