Ogun PDP Condemns Abiodun’s Demolitions, Alleged Sale Of Land To Chinese
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ogun State chapter, has expressed deep concern over the blatant disregard for the rule of law by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) government in Ogun State, under the leadership of Dapo Abiodun, Readership NG reports.
The opposition party through its Publicity Secretary, Asiwaju Akinloye Bankole, has voiced their concerns as law-abiding residents of the Ajegunle/Araromi community in the Makun area of Sagamu local government homes and investments have been demolished in a manner that is stirring outrage.
Akinloye stated that the affected residents, who possess valid and legitimate property documents, have been left devastated by the recent actions of the Dapo Abiodun-led government, which blatantly disregarded a court injunction restraining any further actions regarding the land.
“It has come to our knowledge that the government initiated these demolitions with the intent to resell the land to a Chinese company for undisclosed industrial purposes, all without offering any form of compensation to the affected landowners. Only an insensitive and clueless government would fail to prioritize compensation for those affected in such circumstances.
“It is important to remind Mr. Dapo Abiodun and his agents of destruction that the powers of a Governor as stipulated in the Land Use Act under the Constitution made the Governor trustee only of all land on behalf of the people. The governor can only revoke land for public use.
“A governor can not revoke the land title of private citizens and reallocate them to another private citizen or entity. Therefore, the powers of any governor under the Land Use Act are not absolute.”
In response to these developments, the demolitions have been vehemently condemned by the PDP, labelling them as cruel, heartless, and barbaric. The party argues that such actions not only disrupt the lives of individual families but also undermine the principles of justice and fairness upon which human societies are built.
The PDP urges the displaced residents of the Ajegunle and Araromi communities to remain calm and peaceful, discouraging any resort to violence or self-help. Instead, they are encouraged to rely on the legal system, which has already granted a restraining injunction against the government.
The PDP also calls upon the public, community development committees, media organizations, and individuals with a conscience to stand in solidarity with the residents of the Araromi community and help them in their struggle against the actions of the ruling APC government. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for unity in the face of such adversity.
