Gov Otu Dissolves Task Force For Demolishing Citizen’s House And Orders Compensation
A disappointed Cross River State’s Governor Bassey Otu has dissolved the Planning and Development Control Task Force following public outrage over the demolition of a private building close to completion.
Controversy broke out after the property owner took to social media, saying that officials of the state task force unjustly demolished his building despite the significant investment already made in the project.
The man also claimed that he had attracted investors to the state to boost real estate development.
Reacting to the incident, Otu ordered the immediate dissolution of the task force responsible, suspended further demolition activities on the affected property and directed the payment of appropriate compensation to the owner.
The Governor warned that no government agency or public official had the right to operate outside the law.
He further warned that his administration would not tolerate intimidation, abuse of power or disregard for citizens’ rights.
