The demolition of a residence connected to the family of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, has been sharply denounced by the LP Caucus in the House of Representatives. Operatives suspected of working for the Lagos State Government are said to have taken down the property.
The LP Caucus Leader, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, signed a statement issued in Awka, Anambra State, in which the lawmakers called the act “deeply disturbing” and a danger to democratic values. The group pointed out that a court order obtained under dubious circumstances—one that was not issued in anyone’s name or shared with the impacted property owners—was allegedly used to carry out the destruction.
The caucus cautioned that this action conveys a concerning message. “The vulnerability of ordinary Nigerians is much greater if a prominent figure like Mr. Obi can be treated in this manner.”
In addition, the caucus connected the demolition to Peter Obi’s recent worries about targeted attacks against him and his companies after his audacious opposition leadership stance. Ogene underlined that political rivalry should never result in psychological, financial, or personal harm.
“Politics shouldn’t foster resentment or personal grudges. Instead of persecution, it ought to be about service and advancement, Ogene said.
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Along with highlighting Peter Obi’s heritage of honesty, patriotism, and compassion for the underprivileged, he called for his and his family’s investments to be safeguarded in the same way as those of any law-abiding Nigerian.
In response to the incident, Peter Obi cautioned that unbridled lawlessness damages Nigeria’s ability to attract investors. “Any society that prioritizes lawlessness over the rule of law is not going to be a destination for investors,” Obi stated. The continued violations of human rights, he continued, further expose the state’s inability to safeguard its people.
In his closing remarks, Obi highlighted the predicament of common Nigerians by posing the question, “What hope do ordinary Nigerians have if this level of lawlessness can happen to someone with a legitimate business and identity?”
