Ola of Lagos has reacted to the demolition of OOL Autos.
Eko Hot News had reported that the Lagos State Government, led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, demolished a popular car showroom owned by social media influencer and car dealer Waris Olayinka Akinwande, popularly known as the Ola of Lagos.
The demolition was first revealed in a viral TikTok video published on Saturday evening, October 11, 2025, by another car dealer known as Ibilo.
In the viral video, the remains of the demolished property could be seen as Ibilo captioned: “Lagos State Government Demolishes OOL Autos. Heavy one today.”
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government has not issued any official statement on the demolition as of press time, leaving the reason for the action unconfirmed.
However, several social media users have speculated that the structure was brought down because it was allegedly built beneath a high-tension power line, a clear violation of safety and urban planning regulations in the state.
One TikTok user identified as Adekunle Autoparts commented, “They demolished it because he built it under a power line.”
Another user, Sisi Noni, while expressing concern over the manner of the demolition, wrote, “I’m not trying to sound hateful but the first time I saw this structure, my eyes got hold of the high tension. But as usual, I felt the country doesn’t send anymore once you have money.
“Building under the high tension is very risky. But at the same time, they should have asked him to relocate — maybe they would have dismantled the structure without destroying it so he can make use of some of those materials in his new site.”
Watch the video of the demolition of OOL Autos Showroom below…
Demolishing of Ola of Lagos (OOL) Autos was foreseen.
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— Ainà Dipo 🇳🇬 (@dipoaina1) October 12, 2025
Reacting to the demolition of OOL Autos, Ola of Lagos, in a series of social media posts on his Instagram page, announced that a new showroom would be opened soon.
Ola, who assured fans that his business remained operational, also appreciated people who reached out to him, stressing that while he has faced numerous setbacks, he remained thankful and hopeful for the future.
“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…”
Source: Instagram
