Ola of Lagos Clears the Air on Demolished Car Lot, Says He Only Leased the Property

Ola of Lagos has denied owning the demolished Skywise Group property in Lagos.

He said he only rented part of the site for his car business and wasn’t personally targeted.

Popular Nigerian car influencer Ola of Lagos has clarified reports suggesting he claimed ownership of the Skywise Group property recently demolished by the Lagos State Government.

In a statement shared on social media, Ola, whose real name is Waris Olayinka Akinwande, explained that he merely rented a section of the property for his car business and never claimed to be its owner.

“I need to clear the confusion circulating on social media concerning the demolition of my car lot. I never claimed I was the owner of the Skywise Group property. I only leased a section for my business,” he said.

He further noted that the demolition was carried out by government authorities over safety violation, dismissing speculations that he was personally targeted.

“The Lagos State Government demolished the building because some safety precautions were not taken, not that I was targeted,” he added.

Ola’s clarification followed online backlash from several individuals, including activist Deji Adeyanju, who accused him of portraying the demolished property as his own.

He urged Nigerians to verify information before spreading false claims, stressing that the demolition was “strictly a regulatory matter” and that his business operations would continue elsewhere.