Flooding: Wike defends demolition of Abuja structures blocking waterways
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has defended the demolition of structures blocking waterways in Abuja, asserting that these buildings were constructed illegally. The administration plans to continue clearing obstructions to mitigate flood risks following recent heavy rainfall.
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The enforcement of urban planning and drainage maintenance is critical for public safety and flood prevention in rapidly growing capital cities.
ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has defended the ongoing demolition of structures blocking water channels in Abuja, telling critics that those who erected the structures were themselves acting outside the law.
Wike spoke on Wednesday while responding to questions on the demolition exercise, which began after his inspection of flood-prone areas of Maitama on Tuesday.
Confronted with criticisms on social media over whether the FCT Administration had followed due process, the minister fired back: “What is due process? You went to block a water channel—is that due process?”
He insisted that the FCT Administration, not those who obstructed the waterways, was on the right side of the law. “I am the one following due process to make sure the right thing is being done,” he said.
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