The Lagos State Government has demolished a car lot operated by Skyewise Group along the Lekki–Epe Expressway, clarifying that the property, contrary to viral social media claims, does not belong to popular auto influencer, Waris Akinwande, known as Ola of Lagos.
A video showing heavy-duty machines pulling down luxury car display structures along the Lekki corridor went viral over the weekend, sparking outrage and widespread speculation that the demolished lot belonged to the influencer.
However, Skyewise Group, in a statement signed by its Chief Executive Officer, Elvis Abuyere, said the affected facility was wholly owned by the company, though a section had been leased to Ola of Lagos for car display and content creation.
Mr Abuyere described the demolition as “unfortunate and saddening,” explaining that it formed part of the state government’s wider efforts to open up access for a new waterway development project in the area.
“This unfortunate incident affected several car lots along the Lekki Expressway, starting from Phase 1, where the Skyewise Group office was located,” he said.
The CEO said only a section of the
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