The Yoruba and Igbo factions of a major association in the Olugbede Model Market in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos are poised for a showdown which could result to loss of lives and property if not nipped in the bud.
The Model Market was rated as one of the most peaceable markets in Lagos State until recently when crisis erupted among members of the GSM Association who constitutes about 95 per cent of the market population.
The situation would degenerate and extend to the host Egbeda community except urgent measures are taken by Lagos State Marketing Board, traditional rulers and other concerned authorities.
Historically, the Model market was reportedly started by some Yoruba traders about 40 years ago but due to the relocation challenges being faced by Ikeja GSM village, some Igbo GSM traders were said to have run to Olugbede Model market for succor and were received with open arms but gradually, the ‘visitors’ were said to have increased in number and dominated every sphere of the market.
Well,,we can't b intimidated here in lag.
ReplyDeleteHowever,,authorities involve should lock heads 2gether n come to common ground...peceful coexistence should b their paramount agenda mbok
Dis mata had better be resolved on time b4 it degenrates iinto a full fledge fracas. Have you heard the New Nigerian National Anthem? Anticipate #PromiseLand.
ReplyDeleteNawa I pls de sort it out in time
ReplyDeleteLet dem sort it out on time before it escalates
ReplyDeleteLet there be peace o. We need it abeg
ReplyDeleteWetin sef
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