
Ogun:Igbein, Imo/Itoku Residents Cry out Over Demolition of 87 Houses
…As Balogun of Egbaland appeal to residents to support development
The residents of Igbehin,Igbore Imo, and Itoku areas in Abeokuta Ogun State have cried out to Governor Abiodun to rescue them from some self-acclaimed road construction committees of Agbein, Ijemo, and Itoku in Abeokuta.
The self-acclaimed committee served letters to not less than 87 houses with a notice to vacate their houses, that in the next fourteen days, (14) they would demolish some houses in the area for easy logistics purposes.
In a letter signed by Mr. Gafar Aroyewun, the executive secretary of the committee gave 14-day ultimatum to the residents, even without notice of compensation.
Speaking on behalf of the 87 landlords, Mr. Kazeem Lika, expressed displeasure over the matter, he maintained that the demolition is nothing but, for personal interest.
He accused the Balogun of Egba, Chief Sikirulai Atobatele, and Mr. Chika as the major sponsors of the project for self-gain.
Kazeem also stated that the state government should call the Abk South Local Government Chairman Hon. Laja Majekkodunmi to order, noting that he should not allow the accused person(s) to use his good office in penetrating evil acts to Igbehin, Igbore, Ijemo and Itoku residents.
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He disclosed that Hon. Laja Majekodunmi once paraded himself in the community with the committee to authenticate the move.
He also disclosed that when he contacted the Secretary to the Abk South to confirm the move and consent about the letter it was denied that they were not aware of the demolition note.
Speaking with the Balogun of Egba on the matter, High Chief Sikirulai Atobatele, he stated that he was aware of the demolition notice, adding that it was for the development of the community.
He noted that if the community kicked against it, he would hand off the matter, while also pleading with to the residents to support development of the town.
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