Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the demolition of houses in Lagos and other parts of the country.

In a statement, Obi expressed deep concern and dissatisfaction, observing the demolitions with a sense of despair. He particularly emphasized the additional hardships imposed on vulnerable citizens already grappling with multidimensional poverty.

In response to the harsh economic conditions, Obi asserted that a responsive government should focus on implementing measures to alleviate people’s hardships and uplift more individuals from poverty. He argued that the current circumstances were not conducive for property demolitions, even if there were violations, considering the widespread hardship and its potential impact on the struggling poor.

Highlighting the financial stress faced by impoverished Nigerians, Obi pointed out that, in certain cases, the properties being demolished represented the lifelong savings and retirement abodes of the elderly and incapacitated.

Obi appealed to the respective governments involved in the demolitions, urging them to consider the prevailing hardships in the country and approach their actions with empathy. The former governor of Anambra state emphasized the importance of enforcing sensible regulations while ensuring that government actions demonstrate compassion toward the citizens.