Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma
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The Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Imo State counterpart, Hope Uzodimma has set up a committee to broker peace and provide lasting solutions to the raging misunderstanding between the Igbos and Yorubas in Lagos state.
In a communique issued at the end of a meeting between Lagos State Government and South East Governments, it was agreed that a peace and reconciliation committee will be empanelled to settle and douse the increasing tension between the two groups
While Sanwo-Olu endorsed for Lagos State Government, Uzodimma signed for the South East.
The communique further requested the suspension of demolition at Alaba International market with a review committee to ensure that no building that is not in contravention is demolished.
It was also agreed that compensation will be paid for any wrong demolition in Alaba International market, while taxes, rates and demand notice levied on Igbo real estate developers will be reviewed to ensure they are not outrageously prohibitive, punitive and seemingly targeted at them.
The communique recommended the establishment of “proper channels of communication and more robust engagement with organised Igbo leadership in Lagos as was the case during the tenures of Governors Tinubu, Fashola and Ambode, which engendered massive Igbo support for them.”
The communique acknowledged that Igbos have nothing against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sanwo-Olu and would continue to support them.
