Co-Founder, Rethinking Cities, Deji Akinpelu has spoken about the ongoing demolition in the Makoko community, raising concerns about what he described as growing classism and discrimination in the handling of the situation. He noted that narratives portraying residents as outsiders fail to reflect the community’s present reality. Related News Provide alternative before demolishing lawmakers' quarters, Ogun speaker tells Abiodun VIDEO: Guardiola appeals to humanity in emotional Palestine address in Barcelona Morning Recap: Viral waste seller gets N8m support, IPOB sit-at-home, Osun LG accounts row, other top stories According to him, Makoko has evolved into a diverse settlement shaped by intermarriage and shared livelihoods, with people from different ethnic and national backgrounds living together. He said the demolition highlights broader issues of inclusion, identity, and the treatment of vulnerable communities. According to him, Makoko has evolved into a diverse settlement shaped by intermarriage and shared livelihoods, with people from different ethnic and national backgrounds living together. He said the demolition highlights broader issues of inclusion, identity, and the treatment of vulnerable communities.
Evicted Makoko now looks like war zone – environmental activist
