Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has flagged off the construction of a six-lane road project in Umuahia, aimed at opening up the capital city for development.

This is even as demolition of marked structures along the proposed road has commenced.

In his address while flagging off the project, Otti explained that the road expansion was in line with his administration’s plan to transform the state capital city into a modern town.

He pointed out that the road, when completed, would give the Abia capital a new face and enhance its beauty.

Otti who listed some challenges he encountered during the conceptualizing period the project, said some villagers pleaded that that they should be allowed to exhume and re-bury their dead relatives.

He informed Abians that owners of 130 structures marked for demolition have already been compensated.

In his speech, Eze Emelike Chiabuotu of Ossah community commended the governor for commencing the construction of a major road project from his kingdom, saying that when completed, the project would transform his area.

Meanwhile, bulldozers from Abia State Ministry of Works in Umuahia and officials of Umuahia Capital Development Authority, UCDA, have swung into action, demolishing the structures marked by the Ministry of Works.

The demolition squad which kicked off its assignment at Okigwe Motor Park beside Michael Okpara Square, was seen bringing down buildings with heavy duty equipment even as some affected property owners dashed to salvage valuables from the demolished houses.

Some owners of the demolished structures, especially those at Okigwe Motor Park, were observed shedding tears as the bulldozers crushed their properties.

MXrep:

Relocating business is not easy. Compensation is never equal to actual property value. Land is never included in compensation. Dialogue for this demolition has been on going for long.

inoki247:
Lol I guess no marginalization tears here or telling us his because he wasn't voted...

LegendHero:
That bixch Ekwesili will not write a letter summoning Otti to come and explain why he is demolishing houses now.

But if it’s in Lagos, she will start crying like a lunatic on Twitter.

inoki247:
Lol I guess no marginalization tears here or telling us his because he wasn't voted...

inoki247:
Lol I guess no marginalization tears here or telling us his because he wasn't voted...

kettykin:
Thank God, the people were duly compensated before construction started

Thonyboy:


He informed Abians that owners of 130 structures marked for demolition have already been compensated.




The demolition squad which kicked off its assignment at Okigwe Motor Park beside Michael Okpara Square, was seen bringing down buildings with heavy duty equipment even as some affected property owners dashed to salvage valuables from the demolished houses.



Some owners of the demolished structures, especially those at Okigwe Motor Park, were observed shedding tears as the bulldozers crushed their properties.

https://.ng/2023/09/27/abia-govt-commences-demolition-of-130-buildings-as-otti-flags-off-road-expansion-project/

MXrep:

You didn't see where they said they have been well compensated?

inoki247:



And inside the News we also see people shedding tears....

Some owners of the demolished structures, especially those at Okigwe Motor Park, were observed shedding tears as the bulldozers crushed their properties

You people will always want to defend your own if is for development is good buh don't defend yours and castigate others...

Thonyboy:



The demolition squad which kicked off its assignment at Okigwe Motor Park beside Michael Okpara Square, was seen bringing down buildings with heavy duty equipment even as some affected property owners dashed to salvage valuables from the demolished houses.[sup][/sup]


Some owners of the demolished structures, especially those at Okigwe Motor Park, were observed shedding tears as the bulldozers crushed their properties.

https://.ng/2023/09/27/abia-govt-commences-demolition-of-130-buildings-as-otti-flags-off-road-expansion-project/

inoki247:
Lol I guess no marginalization tears here or telling us his because he wasn't voted...

PrinceOfLagos:

The people who's house and buildings were affected got a fat cheque as compensation

The Igbos are peace loving people, forget the biafra state sponsored bullshit.

Sanwo Olu should learn from Alex Otti, you don't destroy peoples homes without compensation.

Varunpulyani:



Hello nama

He compensated them.

Not like the offspring of the Chicago female

inoki247:



Lol after the compensation why're people crying...


Some owners of the demolished structures, especially those at Okigwe Motor Park, were observed shedding tears as the bulldozers crushed their properties


If Sanwo Olu like he should pay 10billion each you people will still play the tribal card and play your marginalization song as always....

inoki247:



You people can defend your own that's none of my business but you people and always been hypocrite is something else ..


He compensated them then why're they still crying...


Some owners of the demolished structures, especially those at Okigwe Motor Park, were observed shedding tears as the bulldozers crushed their properties

alanto:
This is war against the great igbo people and we will not allow it to stand... You want to bring down this many houses just to satisfy Tinubu. Hate for igbo people has eaten deap in this country. Watch how people will not speak up against Alex Otti.

inoki247:



Lol after the compensation why're people crying...


Some owners of the demolished structures, especially those at Okigwe Motor Park, were observed shedding tears as the bulldozers crushed their properties


If Sanwo Olu like he should pay 10billion each you people will still play the tribal card and play your marginalization song as always....

Ikaeniyan0:
Just imagine is happening in Lagos

The Governor claimed to have paid the people whose buildings will be destroyed, why were some people shedding tears again?

Some buildings still have valuables in them sef

MXrep:

Relocating business is not easy. Compensation is never equal to actual property value. Land is never included in compensation. Dialogue for this demolition has been on going for long.

MXrep:

Let him pay first. Let him also give enough time, then pay proper compensation. That's standard practice

Malroux:
Write another epistle to your god TM.Ksouth. it is long overdue.

inoki247:



Lol did Otti give enough time....


Keep justifying your own I wish you well....

Enjoy your life of hypocrisy...

LegendHero:
That bixch Ekwesili will not write a letter summoning Otti to come and explain why he is demolishing houses now.

But if it’s in Lagos, she will start crying like a lunatic on Twitter.

LegendHero:
That bixch Ekwesili will not write a letter summoning Otti to come and explain why he is demolishing houses now.

But if it’s in Lagos, she will start crying like a lunatic on Twitter.

alanto:

TMK south and the whole of SA. Matter of fact the whole world now knows how to separate igbos from Nigerians. my letter was more effective than Amanda's letter to Biden.

inoki247:



You people can defend your own that's none of my business but you people and always been hypocrite is something else ..


He compensated them then why're they still crying...


Some owners of the demolished structures, especially those at Okigwe Motor Park, were observed shedding tears as the bulldozers crushed their properties