ILLEGAL DEMOLITION OF AN ESTATE IN ABUJA BY. SERVING SENATOR HAS BEEN CONDEMNED

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Condeming In Strong. Terms ,The Illegal Demolition Of An Estate By  A Serving Senator

The recent invasion and demolition of some buildings in an estate on Monday, October 14,2024 by persons allegedly acting on the instructions of a serving senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, aided by some persons dressed in the Nigerian Police uniform, can be described as  a blatant display of oppression and abuse of power.
This act if truly traced to an Honorable member  is not only illegal but also a gross violation of human rights, as it was carried out without an order of the court or prior notice from the authorized body, according to the  protesters.

*A Culture of Impunity*

This incident is a stark reminder of the culture of impunity that has plagued Nigeria for far too long. The imagination  that a serving senator can collude to carry out such a brazen act of destruction,in this hard time  without fear of consequences, is a chilling indictment on the state of our democracy.

*The Role of the Nigeria Police*

This is not the first time the Nigeria Police is being accused of such acts of collusion and oppression. The Nigeria Police, should not be seen or perceived as  a tool of oppression, used to intimidate and harass innocent hard working  citizens in this austiere time and it is essential that Nigerians demand accountability from those in power.

 *Speak  Up Against Oppression* 

We call on all Nigerians to speak  up against  oppression and demand justice for the victims of this illegal  demolition. It's time to hold our leaders accountable for their actions and ensure that they respect the rights of the ordinary  citizens.
*Demanding Accountability*

  Nigeriand should  demand an immediate investigation into the demolition of buildings in the said estate and  prosecution of those responsible. There's also the need for systemic reforms to ensure that the Nigeria Police is more  professional and  accountable to the people, not just the ruling elite.

*The Power of the People*
We must recognise that life is transient and that we are accountable to God Almighty in all our actions.Tthe politicians should  note that power to effect change lies with the people. We, the struggling Nigerians  must come together to demand a better Nigeria, where the rights of all citizens are respected and protected.

It would be recalled that the senator representing Imo West senatorial district at the 9th Nigerian Senate, Owelle RochasOkorocha, was allegedly accused of land grabbing and illegal demolition of a property in the Lugbe axis  of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.  
All hell was let loose on the fateful  Monday, October 14, as occupants  and workers on site  scampered for safety ,when some men  dressed in police uniform, armed to the teeth, arrived at the land located in an estate in Lugbe, conveyed by a bus allegedly belonging to the Senator.

The said men in  police uniform, who stormed the estate in a commando-like manner upon arrival, created an atmosphere of panic and tension, when they started shooting sporadically into the thin  air and firing tear gas indiscriminately at residents and workers at the building construction site.

Their intention was to enable them carry out what has been termed “an illegal and wicked demolition of buildings in the estate, in an attempt to forcefully take over the said land”.

The land in question, located in Lugbe on Airport Road, is owned by Bonatech Electricals Limited and the company has since dragged Okorocha, a former Imo State Governor, to the Federal High Court, in 2023, over the ownership of the property. 
The matter was filed with suit number: FCT/HC/CV/6489/2023, and has ETHA VENTURES Limited , belonging to Okorocha’s second son, Amen Rochas Okorocha, as defendant.

Speaking on behalf of the protesters, Mr. Ugwu Boniface, MD of Bonatech Electricals Limited allegedly   said: “Having seen the handwriting on the wall that his son may lose the case in court, following all empirical evidences and documents presented by the Plaintiff, Bonatech Electrical Limited, Okorocha and his son have been doing everything illegally possible, including attempts to induce staff of the Federal Capital Development Authority, to compromise details ,and  help them formalize their forged documents, while deploying his vast contacts and money to grab the massive land.
“Though both parties are still waiting for the final court judgment, it is imperative that the Okorocha family play by the books and respect rule of law, rather than dancing naked in the public.

“During the illegal demolition operation, to cover their track and leave no trace, the police officers deceived the workers on the building construction site that they came from FCDA.” 

Bonatech Electrical Limited has called on the Honourable Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike; the Management of the FCDA; appropriate authorities; and all well meaning Nigerians to “call Okorocha and his family to order ,as this illegal way of grabbing land, which he has been , for the uptenth time  identified with  over the years, is not the way to go. 
“He should follow due process and respect the rule of law,” he declared.

Senator  Okorocha could not be reached for comments as at press time.

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