Cubana Chief Priest vs. Lagos: Lekki restaurant gets axed

Nigerian popular socialite, Pascal Okechukwu also known as Cubana Chief Priest comes to odds with the Lagos State government after his Lekki restaurant “The Donald’s” was shutdown.

In a decisive move, allegedly believed to be in reaction to the noise pollution constituted by the restaurant, the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), reportedly took action against the establishment.

Located on Adebayo Doherty Street, the restaurant had long been a source of complaints from locals, who cited persistent noise pollution and environmental violations.

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For months, the restaurant’s loud music and activities had been a source of distress for residents in the upscale neighborhood, disrupting their peace and violating environmental standards.

LASEPA had issued several abatement notices to the establishment, urging compliance with noise control regulations, but these warnings went unheeded. The final nail in the coffin came after continued defiance, forcing LASEPA to take stern action.

The closure was officially announced by the Honourable Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Sunday.

In a tweet, he stated,

“After several warnings and abatement notices, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency @LasepaOfficial sealed Donald’s Fast Food on Adebayo Doherty Street, Lekki 1 over noise pollution and other environmental infractions.” Wahab emphasized that the government would not tolerate any breaches of the state’s environmental laws, no matter how well-established or popular the business.

Despite multiple warnings, The Donalds continued its disruptive practices, prompting LASEPA to finally take action. The closure, announced by Tokunbo Wahab, the Honourable Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, brings relief to residents who had grown increasingly frustrated with the situation.