The Lagos State Government has demolished the luxury car showroom of auto influencer Ola of Lagos, reportedly over building regulation issues.
Reacting, he assured fans that his business remains active and promised to unveil a bigger showroom soon.
The Lagos State Government has reportedly demolished the luxury car showroom belonging to popular automobile influencer Ola of Lagos, whose real name is Waris Olayinka Akinwande.
The demolition, which took place on Saturday, October 11, was captured in several viral clips showing heavy machinery pulling down structures at the site. The videos quickly spread across social media, drawing reactions from Nigerians who expressed shock and sympathy over the incident.
Although state officials have yet to issue an official statement on the reason behind the demolition, multiple online reports claimed it was part of an ongoing enforcement exercise by the Lagos State Government targeting structures said to have violated building regulations.
Reacting to the development, Ola of Lagos took to his Instagram page to assure fans and clients that his business remains active despite the loss of his physical showroom. He also announced that a new and improved facility would be unveiled soon.
“OOL Autos New Showroom coming soon… Bigger and better insha Allah. We’re still active! We’ve been before our physical showroom, and we’ll always be. Omo, these calls/messages are much, thank y’all though I’m good. I promise I’m smiling at the moment too haha. Been chesting losses for long. Losses that will comfortably get me a bedroom apartment in Ikoyi. Man will just reason it all, smile, thank God, come online to drop motivation, show love, then keep going…. All is well ooo haha…” he wrote.
