Bayelsa Govt Saddended As Its Properties In Rivers Demolished
Bayelsa Government stated that as sister
states, the issue between them should be resolved amicably without resorting to
demolishing. Properties belonging to Bayelsa State at Number 5 and 9 Akassa
Street, Old GRA Portharcourt.
Andrew Esua, the Bayelsa State commissioner
for lands and housing stated that both governors had discussed in n2021 that
the Rivers State government first served its sister state the notice for
immediate renovation of the property and other subsequent notifications.
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“I set my people in motion again to move straight and then
ensure that our officers in the properties are safe so that we can maybe get
alternative areas while we take some legal steps.
“Our people are safe, some of their properties are outside as
you can see. Today, they sent me a clip that demolition has commenced.
“Some
of the roofs have already been deroofed, the main buildings, you can see cracks
in the main buildings, the bulldozer is there. So, even their lives are no
longer safe,” Esua said.
He
lamented that the demolition of the properties should not have occurred as both
states are sister states and have a long history of cordial relations, adding
that this could be amicably resolved without recourse to demolition.
“Now,
Rivers and Bayelsa, we are two sister states. And no matter the situation, if
ordinarily, properties belonging to the Bayelsa State government are defacing
the scenery of old GRA, I expect the Rivers State government to follow a
diplomatic step to resolve the issue.”
The commissioner affirmed the intent of the Bayelsa State
Government to renovate the properties, adding that the planning for Governor
Douye Diri’s father’s burial stalled the process of renovating the properties.
He
decried the “drastic action” by the Rivers State government, adding that
Bayelsa was capable of renovating the properties in a few week time.
“I
see no reason why this very sharp drastic action is taken by the governor of
Rivers State. The Bayelsa state government is capable, the renovation can be
done within the next one, or two weeks, that is quite certain,” he said.
The
commissioner stated that the Bayelsa government is ready to dialogue to ensure
that there is peace.
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