BREAKING: Akpabio, Kingibe, Natasha Lauded For Halting Demolition In FCT

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Senators Ireti Kingibe and Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have been commended for weighing in on the demolition of Paulosa Estate Life Camp, Abuja, by the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Abuja......Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>

The commendation was given by Rita Lori, wife of the late Col Paul Ogbebor, at a press conference yesterday in Abuja.

According to the Senate, the FCTA Minister can only pull down those structures ordered for demolition by a competent court of jurisdiction, pending investigation of its ad-hoc committee.

Ogbebor said the intervention of the Senate was a good development as it would afford the petitioners ample opportunity to clear the air and acquire authentic Certificate of Occupancy and Right of Occupancy.

She said: “I want to congratulate the ladies of the Senate especially Senator Natasha Uduaghan and Senator Ireti Kingibe who have shown zero tolerance for injustice; all mothers in this country salute you for your bravery. Thank you and God bless you.

“I want to thank the Senate President and the total Senate who were able to sense the unrest in the country highlighted by this issue you were able to take a motion yesterday, and in your wisdom, brought the tension thatenveloped the country for some time now under control.

“Again, I say thank you and I want to emphasise that this win is not a win for Rita Lori Ogbebor and the family of Paulosa, but a win for all Nigerians who have been suffocating under pressure of losing their homes for various reasons.

“It is a big win for the Senate that was able to sense the situation in our country and dynamically pulled it off so quickly. Thank you again and again.

“The Senate has brought hope to all Nigerians who have lost hope hopelessly in our true democracy of freedom and peace.

“For me, at my age, it is nice to feel that our fight for true life of democracy has been put back and I am glad to know that there are some men and women standing by in our country to stop any derailment of our lives.

“I am sure the President and the First Lady are aware. I thank you and wish you well. I pray that God will give you the courage, wisdom and strength to steady the wheel of Democracy where no man is oppressed.”