Governor Sanwo-Olu’s anti-Igbo agenda in Lagos is dangerous – Eastern Union

The Eastern Union (EU), a popular old time pressure group has alleged that the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu in pursuit of his anti-Igbo agenda in Lagos is demolishing properties belonging to Igbo traders.

This was contained in a statement made available to journalists in Lagos on Saturday by Charles Anike, National President of the group, expressing disappointment that Igbo traders became target of the governor’s demolition despite the fact that theys have been living in peaceful co-existence with other ethnic backgrounds.

He reminded the governor that Lagos is regarded as both a “mini-Nigeria” and the “Centre of Excellence,” a status built on inclusiveness and mutual respect.

“The reason for such appellations is not far-fetched, because it is a verified fact that every family in Nigeria has a family member who resides in the state,” Anike said.

The Eastern Union told the governor to emulate his predecessors in office who promoted peace, unity and inter ethic harmony during their tenures of office.

Anike said: “Fact checks have shown that Governor Sanwo-Olu’s first and second tenures have been characterised by molestations and verifiable cases of intimidation and harassment of non-Yoruba Lagosians, especially the Ndigbo.

“This situation has escalated unabated, which in the minds of many indicates that the governor either encourages or feels comfortable with the ugly trend.”

He said the Igbos, who are “indisputably among the highest contributors to the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR),” have suffered economic and emotional losses under the current administration.

“Under Governor Sanwo-Olu, Ndigbo have wantonly lost their businesses, lost their estates, lost their houses and, above all, lost their peace and lives in the same state,” he said.

Anike added that many Igbo residents have begun relocating from Lagos due to what he described as growing intolerance and discrimination.

“As we speak, a lot of Ndigbo are living in constant fear of uncertainty, not knowing what the future holds for them in Lagos,” he said.