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Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to intervene in the demolition of 214-hectare Asokoro Estate, belonging to former House of Representatives member, Nicholas Ukachukwu.
The demolition of the property has created lots of controversies and thrown occupants in disarray.
Some Nigerians are of the opinion that the exercise was done without adequate warnings and notification, in spite of government’s approvals and minister’s endorsement.
Chairman of CLO in Anambra, Vincent Ezekwueme, yesterday, said the appeal for intervention had become necessary to restore normalcy, justice and peace.
According to him, President Tinubu should urgently wade into the crisis and do the needful as the father of the nation, to ensure justice, peace, restoration and, most importantly, to restore people’s trust, hope and confidence in government.
“It is of prime importance to note that Ukachukwu remains a patriot, statesman, detribalised Nigerian, entrepreneur and renowned employer of labour who believes in the Nigeria project.
“His investments cut across all the zones in the country as such, deserved encouragement, support and commendations
“He has contributed, and still contributes immensely towards solving housing challenges in FCT and its environs.
“President Tinubu, as a statesman, patriot, democrat and father of the nation, should halt the demolition and ensure justice, peaceful, patriotic and amicable resolution of the crisis to the glory of God,” he said.
The CLO boss said the government should always hold their officials who gave approvals to developers accountable, not unsuspecting genuine investors.
“Unfortunately, the demolition, if not halted, will certainly exacerbate housing challenges in the FCT and its environs. When one suffers directly, all of us suffer indirectly,” he said.
