Ola of Lagos denies ownership of demolished Skywise Group property

Media personality and car dealer, Ola of Lagos, has dismissed reports linking him to ownership of the Skywise Group property recently demolished by the Lagos State Government.

In a video message shared online, Ola clarified that he only leased a section of the property to operate his car business and never claimed ownership, contrary to widespread rumours circulating on social media.

According to him, the demolition was executed by the state government following the discovery of safety and structural violations at the site, not as a targeted action against him or his enterprise.

“I want to clear the air about the demolition of my car lot. I never owned the Skywise Group property, I only rented a portion to run my business. The Lagos State Government acted because some safety measures were not followed, not because of any personal issue with me,” Ola said.

His response follows criticism from several social commentators, including activist Deji Adeyanju, who accused him of falsely presenting himself as the property owner.

The controversy quickly gained traction across social media platforms, prompting Ola to urge Nigerians to verify information before sharing unconfirmed claims.

He reiterated that the incident was purely a regulatory enforcement action by the authorities, stressing that his business remains committed to operating within the bounds of the law.