AY the Comedian who was once an ambassador of Lekki Gardens, has written
an open letter to Nigerians asking people to be fair to the MD of Lekki
Gardens, Richard Nyong who was arraigned before a Magistrate Court in
Ebutte Metta over the death of 35 people in the collapse of a 5-storey
building which was being constructed by his company in Lekki, Lagos.
Read AY's letter which he posted on his Instagram page after the cut ...
"The Collapse of the Lekki Garden building is indeed an unforeseen
tragedy that still hits me all the way to my soul. My deepest sympathy
and condolences to those people who have died, been hurt and people who
lost their love ones.
As a one-time ambassador to Lekki Gardens, it will be difficult to
disengage myself from the company whose vision was designed to help
every common man to becoming landlords in Nigeria. In times like this we
are one family. Let us standup and pray for all the families who have
suffered and wish them peace in knowing that their loved ones may have
gone on ahead of them to be with God Almighty. I know there is nothing I
can say to ease anyone's sorrow, but this is just to let these families
know that my thoughts are with them.
As we sympathize with the families of the bereaved, let me clearly state
that every human life is of inevitable value. No sentiment or general
conviction would justify the sacrifice of human life. For this reason I
have maintained a position of silence because of my affiliations with
Lekki Gardens. The care of human life and property is one of the core
responsibilities of a good government. Hence I will also not blame the
government and their ‘quick response’ actions against the management of
Lekki Gardens.
Finally, I do know that the social Media is now for the good, the bad
and the ugly. It is even more of an open battlefield, where abuses fly
from one to another, destroying lives, self-esteem and individual
self-worth. As much as I still believe in the vision of Mr Richard
Nyong’s Lekki Garden Real Estate project that has delivered over 6,000
homes to Nigerians, I want to hold hands with the Lekki Gardens family
and grow stronger during this time of despair, and pray for a man whom
has become a victim of circumstance. A man who truly cares for others. A
man who has helped a lot of people within and outside his community. A
man who single handedly handled the constructions and repairs of
Government roads within Lekki. A creator of employment to thousands.
This is not to position him above the law, it is a beacon for fairness
within due process, peace and justice. #letsbefair ".
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