The APC’s dangerous weaponisation of tribalism in Lagos

Market names fall under the jurisdiction of local governments and there is hardly nothing suspect in honouring a local leader who is believed to have contributed to the welfare of the community. But this is not an isolated case.

On Wednesday, the Chairman of the Mushin local government posted a video on his X account. In the video, Mr. Emmanuel Bamigboye declared that the Aguiyi Ironsi international spare parts market in Ladipo will now be known as Paramo market.

He said the market’s name was originally Paramo but was “all of a sudden” changed to Aguiyi Ironsi. He added that the…