Governor El Rufai and the Kaduna state government have been accused of carrying out a sinister campaign of unlawful demolitions.
The governor has approved the demolition of several buildings belonging to opposition politicians using flimsy excuses.
A twitter handle @truthfully83 related several instances where the El Rufai administration has used the Kaduna State Urban Planning and Development Agency (KASUPA).
See tweets below:
From my findings, i discovered that, Gov @elrufai has continuously used KASUPDA. (Kaduna State Urban Planning And Development Agency) to target the properties of his political opponents in Kaduna state. He targets christian owned businesses. Especially the ones in southern Kaduna
— 99% OPPRESSED (WIKILEAKS) (@Truthfully83) January 7, 2021
In may 2020, Gov @elrufai used KASUPDA, to demolish a popular Pub, located at Command junction, in Southern Kaduna. GM CAR PARK AND RELAXATION CENTRE, on flimsy excuse. But after investigation, i discovered that the owner is Igbo (Emeka Ugwua) Christian, & friends to PDP members. pic.twitter.com/evHZgE6zcR
— 99% OPPRESSED (WIKILEAKS) (@Truthfully83) January 7, 2021
But after digging deep to know the true reasons, behind the demolition, i discovered that. The hotel is owned by Mrs Laureticia Mallam. A former minister of Environment under @GEJonathan, and a strong PDP stalwart in Kaduna state. Infact, her son runs and manages the hotel. pic.twitter.com/oZ9mLKghvu
— 99% OPPRESSED (WIKILEAKS) (@Truthfully83) January 7, 2021
On the 31st of December 2020, Gov @elrufai approved the demolition of EMPIRE HOTEL at high cost junction, Southern Kaduna. The hotel was brought down to rubbles. But the true story behind it's demolition, will bring tears to your eyes. If you are a Nigerian with conscience. pic.twitter.com/DPcZ9bo4sv
— 99% OPPRESSED (WIKILEAKS) (@Truthfully83) January 7, 2021
Asking them to shut down the hotel, & the night club. That, it is too close to a mosque. But the hotel management ignored them. Since Gov @elrufai appointed Isma'i Umaru Dikko, a known religious fundamentalist as DG KASUPDA in 2019, he took it upon himself, to fight Empire Hotel.
— 99% OPPRESSED (WIKILEAKS) (@Truthfully83) January 7, 2021
On the 31st of December 2020, on the same day Empire Hotel was demolished, Gov @elrufai, through KASUPDA, went for the property, and business of Mrs Aisha Mercy Yakubu. The wife of Kaduna state @OfficialPDPNig PRO Alberah Catoh. That was the straw that broke the camel's back.
— 99% OPPRESSED (WIKILEAKS) (@Truthfully83) January 7, 2021
2 trucks of heavily armed @PoliceNG officers were sent to Asher Kings & Queens restaurant, on the 27th of Dec 2020. In what the govt through KASUPDA claimed, to be the venue for the Kaduna sex party.
— 99% OPPRESSED (WIKILEAKS) (@Truthfully83) January 7, 2021
The CEO & Owner, Aisha Mercy Yakubu, was arrested and datained for a night. pic.twitter.com/9oP3nhwPI3
The commissioner of @PoliceNG Kaduna state, immediately called a press conference, even without conducting a proper Investigation. He claimed to have arrested 4 suspects, in connection with the Kaduna Sex party, and they all confessed to have participated in organizing it. pic.twitter.com/uGkLKqHvwR
— 99% OPPRESSED (WIKILEAKS) (@Truthfully83) January 7, 2021
After the press conference, Bulldozers were rolled into, Asher Kings and Queens restaurant by KASUPDA.
— 99% OPPRESSED (WIKILEAKS) (@Truthfully83) January 7, 2021
That was how a 34 million naira investment, was targeted, because of political reasons.
We can all see why State Police, will be a mess in the hands of Governors like @elrufai pic.twitter.com/2cIfXSAMnd
Kaduna State Gov @elrufai has always used flimsy excuses, to target businesses, just like he did with Asher Kings & Queens restaurant. He claimed immorality, as the reason for demolition. That the facility is promoting illicit sex. Which is against the extant laws of the state.
— 99% OPPRESSED (WIKILEAKS) (@Truthfully83) January 7, 2021
Inside the club, is a home of illicit sex, and sexual abuse. But that is a story for another day. Why didn't @elrufai demolish it, for promoting illicit sex and alcohol. Because it is meant for him and his friends. Both military, and political friends. And is in Kaduna North.
— 99% OPPRESSED (WIKILEAKS) (@Truthfully83) January 7, 2021
KASUPDA also claimed to have demolished Asher Kings and Queens restaurant, for flouting Covid-19 guidelines. But here is a video clip from the @OfficialAPCNg secretariat in Kaduna state, just before Christmas. Why has @elrufai not demolished the secretariat as the party leader. pic.twitter.com/Yjyn4wqQ8l
— 99% OPPRESSED (WIKILEAKS) (@Truthfully83) January 7, 2021
& Covid-19 flouting claims. Blaming their official Twitter page handler, of misinforming the public. That the main reason for the demolition was as a result of land titles (C of O). Even without notifying the occupants of the property of demolition, or presenting a Court order.🙄 pic.twitter.com/qX7vEbmrFj
— 99% OPPRESSED (WIKILEAKS) (@Truthfully83) January 7, 2021
See the Officials statement of KASUPDA on the new claims for demolishing ASHER KINGS AND QUEENS RESTAURANT on daily trust.https://t.co/nk68uCrm2m
— 99% OPPRESSED (WIKILEAKS) (@Truthfully83) January 7, 2021
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