Senate begins investigations into FCT demolitions

The Senate has began investigations into the demolitions of structures in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, by first, setting up an investigative committee.

The resolution was made after a motion was moved during Thursday’s plenary by Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing FCT Senatorial District, who called the attention of the Senate to the matter.

She also expressed concern over the alleged illegal demolition of structures in the nation’s capital and called for an immediate stop to further demolitions, including estates already marked.

Senate President, Godwswill Akpabio, however stated that the Senate cannot outrightly prevent the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, from demolishing structures in the nation’s capital.

He explained that all demolitions could not be stopped because the courts ordered some.

He said, “The minister would continue with the demolition of structures ordered by the courts in order not to be culpable of disobeying court orders.”