High Power Intrigues Behind Abrupt Re-Opening Of Popular Lagos Market, Mile 12‬

…Inside story of deep seethed economic & ethnic battle

Barely 24hours after Lagos State Government issued a statement of agreement reached with trade leaders to relocate major nerve of Commerce, Mile 12, it did a somersault and reopened the mega market shut down over massive violence that created tension far and wide.‬

‪And the discerning wondered what made a government gradually being known for clinical approach behave out of type.‬

‪Digs by societynowng.com uncovered a tide of high powered intrigues behind the abrupt decision of the government with governor Akinwunmi Ambode as head.‬
According to a source “It was to scuttle a plot and protect a major source of revenue”‬

‪Societynowng.com learnt Lagos state was on the verge of losing the major revenue earner.‬

‪And the perched beneficiary is revealed as neighbour state, Ogun.‬

‪The situation is said to be such that provision of a location and clearing was already perfected by Governor Ibikunle Amosun’s government.‬

‪The chosen spot is labelled Ogere axis of Ogun state.‬

‪The move was reportedly at the instance of a major force in the presidency.‬

‪The “voice” at the nation’s seat of power is said to have directed leaders of the Northern traders at war with their host community in Lagos to work with the leader of government in Ogun state regarding relocation to that part of town.‬
Gov Akinwunmi Ambode Gov Ibikunle Amosun

Obviously very much interested in the looming economic gain, the about to be beneficiary quickened arrangement to perfect the deed as Lagos maintained hard of closure while investigation into root cause of the mayhem continue.

‪”they turned it into ethnic issue and from there it transformed into wrestle for economic gains ” a source analysed.‬

Societynowng.com learnt the first move to scuttle the luring away of Northern traders by was a hurried agreement to relocate the market to a more expansive area in Ikorodu, Lagos state.

”But the market leaders playing the two state government against each other held on to demand of maintaining the current location and immediate reopening..and as it turned out got their wish” a source stated.

Societynowng.com learnt though Lagos state government gave in to reopening protect economic interest, it is still interacting with all stake holders to prevent re-enactment of violence

Sources also confirmed security agencies have been placed on high alert in the area to ensure a seamless return of economic activities at the major commercial nerve centre.

However it is not clear whether the current situation of things this is the end of the matter or not.