Demolitions: States should have compassion for citizens, says Obi | TheCable
in the 2023 elections, has called on governments across the country to be compassionate while carrying out demolition of “illegal” structures.
In a series of tweets on Tuesday, Obi explained that due to the housing deficit in Nigeria, residents resort to self-help by erecting structures for their homes and businesses, sometimes without approvals.
“Invariably, some of these structures were either not approved or were built with the tacit collusion or approval of the local authorities. “While some of these ongoing demolitions may be excusable, they have nonetheless, left many victims, mostly ordinary people who erred innocently or were ill-informed or misguided.“Necessary corrective measures to planning or zoning violations by governments, need not be punitive or unduly insensitive.“I respectfully appeal to various governmental authorities to marry the need to enforce compliance with extant regulatory regimes, with consideration for human feelings and necessary compassion.
“Such compensation should fall under the rubric of eminent domain that is applicable for properties and assets acquired or demolished in the public interest.“It cannot ever be over-emphasized that the primary duty of any government is the responsibility to care for and protect her citizens.”a task force set up by Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano, commenced the demolition of structures believed to be illegally erected.
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