Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has spoken out against the widespread demolition of private properties being carried out by various government agencies across Nigeria.
In a post shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Obi condemned the actions as unjust, inhumane, and economically damaging—especially at a time when many Nigerians are already facing severe financial struggles.
“I strongly condemn the willful destruction of people’s property and goods by governments at any level without notice,” Obi wrote, highlighting that many demolitions are happening without giving affected citizens any form of warning or opportunity to relocate.
The former Anambra State governor stressed that it’s deeply troubling for a government—whose policies have already worsened poverty for millions—to further inflict hardship by tearing down people’s homes and businesses.
“These demolitions are happening when the government should be helping people climb out of poverty, not making their situation worse,” he stated.
Obi pointed out that many of the affected properties, especially shops and business premises, contained goods worth billions of naira—years of hard work and investment gone in minutes. He questioned the legal justification for such destruction, particularly when the properties were not being used for any criminal activity.
He urged both federal and state governments to follow due process and respect the rights and dignity of citizens when implementing urban planning or development policies.
“Demolitions like these send a dangerous message to business owners—that their investments and hard work can be wiped away without warning,” Obi said.
He warned that continued disregard for citizens’ rights could harm not just individual livelihoods, but also the country’s broader economy and social stability.
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