Nigerian Poor in Makoko Face Oppression and Forced Evictions

The article highlights the plight of poor residents in Makoko, Lagos, facing unjust and unconstitutional treatment. Obiageli Ezekwesili penned a memorandum defending the rights of the poorest Nigerians in Makoko, emphasizing their dignity and citizenship.

The memorandum questions the government's actions, condemning the forced evictions and demolitions that have left many homeless. The government's actions have been criticized for disregarding human rights, with reports of deaths and mass destruction of homes in Nigeria's largest slum.

The demolitions have extended beyond agreed limits, raising concerns about abuse of power and lack of legal enforcement. The situation in Makoko underscores broader issues of social injustice, poverty, and government neglect, prompting calls for immediate intervention to protect the rights of the marginalized residents.