A post (reportedly) showing Governor Alex Otti criticize Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu over the demolition of Igbo-owned properties at the Lagos Trade Fair Complex sparked heated debate online. One user replied: “I blame the Igbo people why because Yoruba people also pwn property in Igbo land, let the same thing be done to their property.”
This comment is dangerous. It calls for retaliation and collective punishment—punishing innocent people for the actions of a few. Tit-for-tat thinking escalates conflict, undermines the rule of law, and risks turning a governance dispute into ethnic vengeance. Rather than endorsing mirror-demolitions, Nigerians should demand transparent investigations, legal remedies, and protection of property rights for everyone. Justice through institutions—not revenge—keeps communities safe and preserves national unity.
