
For the people of Ifa Ikot Okpon in Uyo local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, 2024 Christmas celebration was uneventful as many of them were unexpectedly rendered homeless following demolition of buildings by the State government.
About 100 houses, 182 people and 52 families were affected in the exercise, while several other buildings have been marked for further demolitions.
A visit by DAILY POST correspondent to the community showed the place in ruins and desolation, even as those whose houses were marked for demolition are living in fear over the impending calamity that would befall them in no distant time.
Edah said those government officials valued his property and left with the assurance that adequate compensation would be paid to him and sufficient notice given so that he would get another accommodation and evacuate his properties.
He said the community cannot stop the government from acquiring land for overriding public interest but wondered why the government took such an approach against the people. Meanwhile, the case will come up on February 11, 2025 for hearing.
DAILYPOST