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From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
The Management of Greater Aba Development Authority (GADA) has reaffirmed its commitment to rule of law in her enforcement action at Enyimba TV and Radio station located in Aba, or any property in the city for that matter.
The agency in a statement signed by its public relations officer (PRO), Chibuzo Amaechi said the clarification has become necessary due to recent developments concerning “an illegal building located at the Enyimba TV and Radio Station premises.”
The statement said GADA had in 2024, in the discharge of its statutory responsibilities, sealed the said property for violating building regulations.
GADA said following her action and subsequent legal action by the owner of the property, a court injunction was issued directing all parties to maintain the status quo.
The agency disclosed that in strict compliance with the injunction, the GADA team has not visited the site for the past three months.
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“However, it has come to the attention of GADA that the owner of the property unlawfully unsealed the premises without any court order or lawful authority known to us.
“GADA has not been served with any such order permitting the continuation of work on the site. Despite this, the owner has proceeded with construction in clear disregard of the court’s directive.
“As a responsible government institution committed to upholding the rule of law, GADA promptly reported this act of contempt ex facie curiae to the Nigerian Police Force, requesting their intervention.”
GADA stated that on August 12, officers of the Nigerian Police visited the site to enforce the law.
“This operation was carried out peacefully, with no incidents of assault, harassment, or arrest.”
The agency’s Management reiterated that her action was not a witch-hunt against any individual or organisation, adding that its objective is to ensure compliance with due process and the law, as no individual is above the law.
