DAILY POST gathered that there are plans to demolish some shops in the market and resell them to interested buyers. Petty traders in the market’s five zones have, however, appealed to the governor to reconsider demolishing their shops. The petty traders, while speaking, urged the governor to allow them to build the shops themselves. They said that they are using the shops to feed their families and educate their children.
'During the time of Alhaji Lamidi Adesina, he allowed us to use planks; during the time of Chief Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, he allowed us to use containers. Governor Seyi Makinde said he wants us to use blocks. We want him to allow us to do it ourselves. We don't want a developer. The developer will exploit us. We want Governor Seyi Makinde to intervene and come to our rescue.