Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
Owners of illegal structures in Onitsha, the commercial nerve centre of Anambra State, may be in for another round of trouble if the state government begins the implementation of new order from Governor Charles Soludo on demolition of illegal structures.
The Government recently began the implementation of the demolition of illegal structures in Onitsha and its surroundings as part of Governor Soludo’s master plan project in the state.
Soludo had issued statement that those erecting illegal structures in the state especially Onitsha and its environs should get ready to pay bills accruing to its demolitions.
According to the Governor, “those concerned will pay the bills accrued to the job the state is doing by removing the structures.”
The Governor also said that those that gave approval to erect such illegal structures would be held accountable maintaining defaulters must face the consequences for misconduct in the new Anambra.
Prof Soludo who made this known during a state-wide broadcast as a follow up to the ongoing demolitions in Onitsha, stated that the defaulters should be apologising to the people of the state as their actions had cost the state so much damage and misfortune.
He warned those erecting illegal structures in markets, especially in the Onitsha Main Market not to dare him.
Soludo also maintained his resolve to solve the problem of the existential threat and to restore law and order in Anambra State.
The Governor frowned at the way people were erecting illegal structures in Onitsha Main Market, and warned that no one should dare the resolve of the present administration in the state to give Anambra a new look.
Recall that Anambra State Government on 7th July 2022, began the implementation of Urban Regeneration in Onitsha as structures built on waterways are being demolished.
The Governor stated that law and order must return to Anambra for things to function well and maintained his resolve of implementing the Master Plan of Onitsha.
He also used the opportunity to address the controversy over the demolished church of Pastor Odumeje of the Holy Ghost Intervention Church, noting that notice was since served on all affected developers and building owners including churches.
The Governor said that the cooperation of Ndi Anambra would play a key role in achieving a livable and prosperous Anambra State.
