The demolition of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex is raising so many concerns from Nigerians.
Many suspect that the demolition is the aftermath of the power tussle between the former State Governor, Nyesom Wike and his ‘godson’ and serving governor, Sim Fubara.
Following the huge controversy that trailed the demolition, Governor Fubara has revealed why the complex was demolished.
Over ten bulldozers and other heavy-duty equipment were rolled out for the demolition as early as 5 a.m. on Wednesday.
Sources in the state claimed that the state government was undertaking the demolition of the Assembly Complex. The demolition is being done under tight security.
The Clash
In the wake of the clash between Fubara and his predecessor in office, who is now the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, the Assembly Complex was burnt by suspected political thugs.
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Now, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joseph Johnson, spoke on the demolition.
To him, the decision to demolish and rebuild the complex was due to the structural defects.
According to him, the defects arose mainly as a result of the recent explosion and fire incident.
That explosion rendered the main building unfit for human use.
He said after the visit of the Governor to inspect the level of damage done to the building on the day of the fire incident, it became necessary to invite professionals to advise the government on the integrity of the building.
The Warning
“After the assessment of the integrity of the complex, the experts warned the government that continuing to use the building in its present state would be disastrous,” he said.
Johnson noted that the government had tried all cost-saving measures towards the repair of the complex.
However, it bowed to the superior view of rebuilding the complex to a more befitting edifice.
“In the interim, the Rivers State Government has provided an alternative venue for the House of Assembly.
They will conduct their affairs there pending the rebuilding of the complex,” Johnson said.
