Lekki Under Water: Floods, Frustrations, and a Flood of Tweets

The Lagos rains have once again turned parts of Lekki into a soggy maze, and residents are making their voices heard, both on the streets and online. From blocked drainage channels to roads that look like mini-lagoons, the conversation has been loud, funny, and, at times, brutally honest.

On X (formerly Twitter), one user summed up the experience with a sharp lament:

Next of Kin (@oxnextofkinn)
“My greatest mistake was coming to Lagos during the raining season. No proper drainage channels. The ones available were blocked with dirts and sand.”

Others took a more sarcastic route, poking holes in Lekki’s highbrow reputation.

@Oko06796244
“Lekki over rated areas. I even prefer mainland or Epe. 😂”

@DavidOdufu3026
“Make Lekki people just buy canoe for their backyard everything nha lifestyle.”

@Koeasy5
“Can never see something like this in big area in Abuja..”

@Trendybos_
“Bro what then is all about the Lekki hype cus I don’t get 🤷‍♂️”

Seasonal flooding isn’t new to Lagos, but Lekki’s case stands out because of its upscale tag. Despite luxury estates and skyrocketing rents, poor drainage systems and rapid real estate development have left many residents stranded, sometimes literally. With every heavy downpour, roads turn into rivers, cars stall, and daily life slows to a crawl.

Nigerians, however, have mastered the art of finding laughter in chaos. From memes of canoes and inflatable boats to jokes about Lekki residents needing swimming lessons, the banter has provided comic relief to an otherwise frustrating ordeal.

Beyond the humor, there’s a growing demand for government action. Residents are calling for proper drainage maintenance, stricter urban planning, and real investment in flood control. For a city that prides itself as Nigeria’s commercial hub, many argue that Lagos, and Lekki especially, deserves better infrastructure to match its price tag.

As the rains continue, the conversation isn’t just about wet shoes and flooded roads. It’s about a lifestyle that’s starting to feel more like survival, and an online community determined to keep the pressure, and the jokes, flowing.