Rivers State governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress, Dr. Dakuku Peterside has said that Nigeria is heading towards full restoration under President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
In an anniversary message to mark Nigeria’s Independence Anniversary, he said “As we mark this day, it is important to remember that our journey towards full restoration of our country continues and Nigerians must, therefore, join hands with the Buhari-led government to tackle corruption, impunity, incompetence, unemployment and all the vices that remind us of the sorry story of our recent history.
“Birthdays are seasons for stock-taking and as we mark our independence anniversary, we must give gratitude to God for creating and sustaining this unique edifice called Nigeria.”
Meanwhile Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has accused the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA of distracting his administration so as to attract attention to the party.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Godwin Adindu, the governor explained that the government is focused on rebuilding the state and all illegal structures will be demolished.
The statement read “Having lost out on all fronts and with the imminent disaster that awaits it in the tribunal, APGA is just clutching on any available straw to stay afloat. It creates distractions to attract attention. But, the doomsday is just around the corner.
“So far, the effort of the government in rebuilding Aba has received widespread endorsement and commendation from residents and visitors alike. People come out to cheer and rejoice as the illegal structures fall to the caterpillars. They are happy that a Daniel has come to judgment, that Aba will be better again. This effort is being applauded by all and sundry except the few infinitesimal group that call themselves APGA.
“The demolition of illegal shops, kiosks, fences and buildings that encroach into the service lane and on the roads is being carried out only on the roads where the construction work is going on. There is no selective pattern in the demolition exercise. Nobody is being spared but the contractors on site might exercise their discretion to delay demolition for technical purposes or to allow time for people to evacuate their belongings.
“As far as the government of Abia State is concerned, any structure that contravenes the town planning regulation as regards the appropriate location of buildings and structures is an illegal structure and such buildings must be pulled down.”