Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, and Senator representing Anambra Central, Victor Umeh, has faulted the recent demolitions at the Trade Fair Complex in Lagos, describing the action by the Lagos State Government as illegal and a clear breach of jurisdiction.
He stated this on Monday, while featuring on ‘The Morning Brief’, a programme on Channels Television.
Umeh criticised the Commissioner for Physical Planning in Lagos State for what he termed an unlawful exercise of power.
“What the Commissioner for Physical Planning in Lagos State did was an affront and a breach of the law. The issue is about dealing with human beings with consideration of the law. The country is governed by the constitution and a set of laws.
“I am disappointed to hear that the Commissioner for Physical Planning in Lagos State came to justify his illegal action,” he said.
According to him, the Trade Fair Complex remains a federal establishment under the management of the Federal Government.
Umeh, who is also a fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, said the Lagos authorities had no legal grounds to act on federal property.
He further clarified that the Trade Fair Management Board has been solely responsible for the administration of the complex, including approvals for developments, property rates, and ground rent collection.
‘Illegal, clear breach of jurisdiction’ – Senator Umeh on Lagos demolition