Former Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike has expressed his support for individuals whose properties have been affected by the actions of the Lagos State government.
The Lagos State government has initiated a campaign to demolish illegal structures constructed along canals and waterways. This operation has led to the demolition of numerous properties situated along the Gedegede-Mobil road, Megamound Estate and Ikota drainage channels.
In an Instagram post, Emenike raised questions about why the Lagos government would choose to demolish properties that had previously received approval for construction.
He characterised this effort as “pure wickedness” and encouraged people from the Igbo community to consider investing in other states, including Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, and Enugu.
“THE SADNESS IS TOO MUCH AFTER GETTING APPROVAL FROM THE SAME LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT; THIS IS PURE WICKEDNESS.
“IGBOS ARE IN TROUBLE. BRING YOUR INVESTMENT BACK HOME, MY PEOPLE. WE HAVE ABIA STATE, IMO STATE, ANAMBRA STATE, ENUGUSTATE AND EBONYI STATE.”
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has stated that the exercise is to curb the reoccurrence of erosion and flooding in the environment.