Social commentator and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has condemned what he described as “politically motivated mischaracterization” of Lagos as unsafe following an incident involving a vandalized vehicle in the Lekki area of the state.
Omokri, in a post on his verified Facebook page, sympathized with Dr. Okafor, whose car was allegedly vandalized, but criticized those using the incident to generalize the state as insecure.
“Three days ago, a gentleman named Dr. Okafor had his car vandalised in the Lekki area of Lagos. Because of that, he declared that ‘Lagos is not safe.’ That statement trended and became an anthem of the opposition, especially the Obidient movement,” Omokri wrote.
He compared the outrage over the Lekki incident to the silence that followed a more severe event in Anambra State:
“Twenty-four hours ago, a young entrepreneur from Anambra, Ifesinachi Onyekere, was abducted and murdered. The same people who trended ‘Lagos is not safe’ said nothing about Anambra.”
Citing Time Out Magazine’s 2025 global city rankings, which placed Lagos as the 19th best nightlife city in the world and second in Africa, Omokri insisted the state’s overall safety record remains unmatched in Nigeria.
“A city ranked 19th in the world and 2nd in Africa by a reputable global outlet cannot be said to be unsafe,” he argued. “Lagos offers world-class infrastructure, subsidized transportation, and relative peace. You can live and work from Monday to Friday without being harassed.”
He concluded by warning against what he called “an abuse of hospitality” by those who enjoy Lagos’ benefits but attempt to undermine it for political reasons.
“To reside in Lagos and enjoy the prosperity and opportunities it offers, yet attempt to delegitimize it for partisan gain, is unjust to the people and government of the state,” he said.
