Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Bala Mohammed, has insisted that there is no going back by the Abuja Development Control Department to demolish another 31 housing estates, which he claimed were constructed in defiance of the city’s master plan.
Speaking against the background of the recent public outcry against the proposed demolition, the minister said the exercise is geared towards restoring the Abuja MasterPlan.
Mohammed made the disclosure when he appeared before the Senate Committee on FCT to defend the 2013 budget appropriation of the city at the National Assembly.
He told the lawmakers that the FCT Administration was empowered by law to carry out demolition of illegal structures, as is the case with the 31 estates.
“We will go ahead to demolish the 31 estates because we have the law on demolition and I cannot interfere with the development control, because they are backed by the Land Use Act.
“There is a lot of impunity in Abuja and we have evidence where we tell developers not to go on with their construction without the MasterPlan, but they will not heed,” Mohammed said.
Asked by Chairman of the Committee, Senator Smart Adeyemi, what the fate of the residents of the 31 estates would be if the FCT goes ahead to carry out the proposed demolition, the minister simply said; “the poor people are gullible” and as such they should face the consequences.
Confused people, you don't know when they built it??? Bubble G
ReplyDeleteThis Balla is a wicked and bewitched soul,if he continue making people to cry may he too be visited by God wrath.
ReplyDeletehow did they get built under their nose in the first place? "corruption clowns"
ReplyDeleteI don't know when this kind wicked act will stop in this country are they blind when they are building it.
ReplyDeleteStupid balla
This is pure wickedness and abuse of power and office.
ReplyDeleteWhere was the minister and federal development control when construction began on these estate sites?
Who approved the estate building plans and design?
After the demolition, these same lands will be reallocated to them them.
Imagine the minister saying the poor are gullible and should face the consequences of demolition.
The minister should be reminded that THE RICH ALSO CRY, God is a God of justice.
jayjay
The foolish minister is only looking 4 a bribe as usual b4 he can stop the demolition.God will punish all these bastards looters who are exploiting d people.Its only a bloody revolution that will stopt these mess and wipe these bastard away.
ReplyDeleteDats naija for u o! anytn stupid can happn in dis con3.....dan
ReplyDeleteThe majority are homeless and they destroy the little we have. I can't pray for Nigeria anymore.
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