Lagos Assembly Intervenes In Abule Egba Spare Parts Traders’ Eviction, Demolition Dispute | Sahara Reporters

The group said the intervention was aimed at securing a fair, peaceful and mutually acceptable resolution to the dispute.

The Lagos State House of Assembly has intervened in the dispute between the United Brothers Motor and Spare Parts Dealers Association of Nigeria and the Agbado-Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) over allegations of forceful eviction and demolition of a building occupied by the spare parts traders in Abule Egba.

The intervention followed a petition submitted by the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), Lagos State Branch, over the alleged eviction of the spare parts dealers from Ogunrinde Street, Super, Abule Egba.

The engagement was held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, after the Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly invited the parties to appear before the House Committee on Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives.

The CDHR delegation, led by its Lagos State Branch Chairman, Comrade Wale Ojo, attended the meeting alongside representatives of the affected traders.

The group said the intervention was aimed at securing a fair, peaceful and mutually acceptable resolution to the dispute.

The chairman of the House Committee on Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. Abiodun Olayemi, representing Epe Constituency, said the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, had directed that the matter be resolved amicably without further escalation.

The meeting was attended by representatives of the Lagos State Government, including officials from the Office of the Governor on Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, led by its Permanent Secretary, Ms. Sasore, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Investment.

Chairman of Agbado-Oke-Odo LCDA, Hon. Abiodun Jimoh Ishola, popularly known as Ejigbadero, was also present at the meeting.

According to the CDHR, extensive deliberations between the parties resulted in significant progress towards resolving the grievances of the affected traders.

The rights group said some of the demands presented by the United Brothers Motor and Spare Parts Dealers Association were met by the LCDA chairman.

The CDHR added that the owner of the building demolished by the LCDA was also adequately compensated.

The development, according to the group, brought relief to the affected traders and other parties involved in the dispute.

The CDHR said the resolution demonstrated the importance of dialogue and institutional intervention in resolving disputes between government authorities and citizens, particularly where livelihoods and property interests are involved.

The House Committee reportedly commended the CDHR for its intervention and commitment to defending the interests of ordinary citizens, particularly vulnerable groups whose livelihoods could be affected by government actions.

The committee also praised the group for adopting what it described as a diplomatic and constructive approach to the dispute.

For the CDHR, the intervention reinforces its position that government authorities must balance urban development, environmental management and administrative responsibilities with the protection of legitimate livelihoods, property rights and the dignity of affected citizens.

Speaking after the meeting, Chairman of the United Brothers Motor and Spare Parts Dealers Association, Mr. Chika Idika, thanked members of the House Committee for their intervention and commitment to finding a peaceful solution.

Idika expressed appreciation for what he described as the committee’s wisdom and impartiality in handling the matter.

He also acknowledged the efforts of other stakeholders who participated in the discussions and helped reduce tensions surrounding the dispute.

The CDHR said it would continue monitoring developments while advocating for a fair and sustainable resolution of matters affecting the rights and livelihoods of citizens.

The group urged government institutions, local councils, traders’ associations and other stakeholders to embrace dialogue as the preferred means of resolving disputes and preventing avoidable hardship.

The CDHR noted that while government authorities have legitimate responsibilities concerning urban planning and administration, such powers should be exercised with fairness, transparency, consultation and due regard for the welfare of affected citizens.