Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has dismissed allegations against it on reality star Chioma Ikokwu aka Chioma Good Hair’s demolished property in Lekki, Lagos.
The Real House Wives of Lagos (RHOL) reality TV star had in a viral video, claimed that LASBCA officials denied her access to her demolished property and used policemen to intimidate her.
Chioma said LASBCA served her a notice to evacuate the premises where she runs her hair business and restaurant.
She added that while she and her team were still moving the remains of her property after demolition, the officials denied her access to her belongings.
Adu Adegoke, LASBCA assistant director of public affairs in a statement released however, explained that the properties in question were illegal structures attached to a building.
The spokesperson said that the property owner was served the necessary notices, including a “convention,” “seal-off,” and “quit” notice.
According to Adu; Gbolahan Oki, the LASBCA general manager said the agency “followed all due processes in handling the situation.”
Oki said the occupants were instructed to remove the attachments “lawfully, but they failed to obtain the required Demolition Permit, which is a violation of the Lagos State Building Codes and Regulations”.
He further alleged that while LASBCA officials were attempting to enforce the law, the owners harassed and obstructed them.
Oki said that the narrative from the video circulating on social media which shows Chioma being denied access to her property aims to “mislead the public and garner undue sympathy for individuals who have continued to violate building and environmental regulations”.
He pledged that LASBCA would continue to ensure a safe and sustainable Lagos State despite any attempts to distort facts.
