Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos state for the 2023 general election, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has reacted to a statement credited to Mudashiru Obasa, Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker.
Obasa had said the Assembly would make laws to protect the property right of indigenes.
Rhodes-Vivour cautioned the Speaker against laws dividing Lagos residents along ethnic lines.
He warned that any enacted law that seeks to reverse property rights in favour of the indigenous people of Lagos at the expense of other residents is divisive and not in the economic interest of Lagosians.
Politics Nigeria reports that the LP guber candidate described such a move as an attempt to undermine the fundamental right of residents.
He said:
“By considering this regressive bill, the Speaker disregards the spirit of the Nigerian Constitution and perpetuates a discriminatory system that divides our society along ethnic lines.
“The proposed bill undermines the principle of private ownership and could severely affect investment, economic growth, and overall prosperity in Lagos State.
“By considering such legislation, the Speaker is sending a damaging message to local and international investors, discouraging their participation and confidence in the state’s economy.”
