“I Am Besieged. I Am Tired. I Am Exhausted” — APC Chieftain, Joe Igbokwe Cries Out Over Demolition of Igbo-Owned Properties in Lagos, Seeks Gov. Sanwo-Olu’s Intervention

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has expressed deep concern over the alleged destruction of properties owned by Ndigbo living in Lagos State, warning that the development is causing widespread distress within the Igbo community.

Igbokwe raised the alarm in a post shared on his official Facebook page, where he disclosed that he has been receiving numerous calls from Igbo residents lamenting the demolition of their houses by officials of the Lagos State Government.

According to him, the volume and frequency of the complaints have become overwhelming, as affected individuals narrate painful experiences of losing properties and investments they have built over several years.

“Hundreds of Igbo in Lagos have called me hours on end to complain of losing their houses. I am besieged everyday on this matter”, Igbokwe said.

The APC chieftain emphasized that the Igbo community remains a major driving force behind the economic growth and development of Lagos State, noting that their investments across commerce, real estate, and other sectors are both massive and longstanding.

Speaking from personal experience, Igbokwe highlighted the depth of Igbo involvement in the Lagos economy, stating that their contributions span decades and have significantly shaped the state’s commercial landscape.

According to him, “having been in Lagos for over 40 years, I know their humongous investment of Igbo in Lagos.”

Expressing emotional exhaustion over the situation, Igbokwe lamented the daily pressure he faces from those seeking his intervention, stressing the need for urgent action to prevent further tension and loss.

“I am besieged. I am tired. I am exhausted. I am choked up. I am diminished. I am weak. I am under pressure everyday. I want a solution to this serious matter.

“I want bridges for understanding. I want bridges for mutual relationships. I want peaceful peace in Lagos. I want a new deal with Igbo and the Yorubas in Lagos,” he said.

Igbokwe concluded by appealing directly to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to urgently intervene in the matter and ensure an amicable resolution that would restore trust and harmony among residents.

The APC chieftain appealed to the governor to “look into the matter and find an amicable solution to the problem.”

The issue has continued to generate public debate, with many stakeholders calling for dialogue, fairness, and inclusive governance to preserve peaceful coexistence in Lagos State.