The Lagos State House of Assembly has proposed the relocation of residents from waterfront communities in Makoko, Oko-Agbon, and Sogunro to Agbowa in the Epe Local Government Area. This recommendation emerged after the Assembly adopted a report from its standing committee regarding a recent demolition exercise targeting what the government categorized as "illicit structures" in these communities. The initiative to demolish these constructions began in December 2025, leading to significant displacement of local residents and stirring public discontent.

The demolition operation drew widespread criticism, as many affected residents mounted protests against the actions of the Lagos State Government, claiming that their homes were unjustly targeted. This triggered a call for engagement from the community, leading residents to petition the Speaker of the Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. In response to the backlash, the Assembly halted the demolition activities, pledging to thoroughly investigate the implications and grievances surrounding the situation.

Ultimately, the Assembly's recommendation for relocation points to ongoing tensions between state policies on urban development and the rights of marginalized communities facing displacement. As the government moves forward with these plans, the adequacy of compensation and the provision of sustainable housing for relocated families will be critical to address the social and economic ramifications of the Assembly's decisions.