Lagos, Nigeria – Demolitions we no dey see for Lagos, as Deeper Life Bible Church don raise alarm over property demolition wey government agencies dey carry out.
According to statement wey dem drop on Thursday, June 5, the church talk say dem don target their branches for Yaba, Olorunishola, and Lawanson. Wetin dey happen? Na Lagos State Government, LAMATA, and LASBCA dem blame as the demolition agents. (E be like say dem no sabi say demolition get process.)
Deeper Life, wey don dey serve community for long, no take am lightly. Dem say these actions na systematic harassment and e dey violate human rights. Na wa! The church dey call on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to make am investigate this matter fast-fast, as dem no wan keep quiet for the face of injustice. (If dem no investigate, e go mean say dem dey support the wahala.)
In their statement, dem talk say, “We refuse to be intimidated or silenced by unjust actions.” Na serious matter o! Dem don ready to carry this matter for court if dem no fit resolve am peacefully. Dem want make all the religious padi dem and human rights groups join hands with dem to shout ‘no more oppression!’
Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information, come reply dem, say Government no get wahala with Deeper Life. E talk say, “Deeper Life no be enemy, we dey cool with dem.” But wetin be all these demolitions now? E clear say di whole matter dey complex. (Na wetin dem dey call political gymnastics.)
Omotoso also explain say LAMATA, na dem dey manage rail operations for Lagos, and when dem demolish place, dem dey pay compensation – so, wetin about the church wahala? E come dey investigate am, but e no clear wetin go happen next. (E be like say na once beaten, twice shy for government.)
So as the story dey unfold, we go dey keep eyes on this matter. Who sabi? E fit turn to serious matter for Lagos religion and governance matter. Stay tuned for updates, we go dey follow am like hawks!
