LASBCA clears air over Chioma Ikokwu’s demolished property

The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has clarified that the demolished properties belonging to reality star Chioma Ikokwu were illegal structures attached to a building.

In a statement released by the agency on Friday, LASBCA Assistant Director of Public Affairs, Adu Adegoke, stated that the property owner was served the necessary notices, including “convention,” “seal-off,” and “quit” notices. LASBCA General Manager, Gbolahan Oki, also added that the agency “followed all due processes in handling the situation.”

The ‘Real Housewives of Lagos’ (RHOL) reality TV star claimed that LASBCA officials denied her access to her demolished property and used policemen to intimidate her.

According to Chioma, LASBCA served her a notice to vacate her Lekki properties, where she runs her hair business and restaurant.

She alleged that while she and her team were still moving what remained of her property after the demolition, the officials denied her access to her belongings.

However, Oki revealed that 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 alleged that while LASBCA officials were attempting to enforce the law, the owners harassed and obstructed them.

Oki argued that the video circulating on social media, which appears to show 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 reassured the public that LASBCA would not be deterred by attempts to distort facts or manipulate public perception.