Dapo Abiodun vs Gbenga Daniel: Tension as Ogun Governor Orders Demolition of 5-Storey Plaza
- Ogun state government has reportedly commenced the demolition of a 5-storey DATKEM plaza in Ijebu-Ode
- The 'demolition' of the property owned by Olufunke Daniel, wife of a former governor, Senator Gbenga Daniel, started around 3 am on Sunday, September 10
- Clips and pictures showing destruction were circulated across social media platforms, generating concern among the residents and the political class
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Ijebu-Ode, Ogun state - Ogun state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reportedly authorised the demolition of DATKEM Plaza.
Legit.ng understands that the multi-million naira plaza is owned by Olufunke Daniel, the wife of a former governor and now senator, Gbenga Daniel.
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DATKEM Plaza's developer speaks
The demolition occurred at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 10, according to PM News.
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A report by Daily Trust corroborated PM News' report.
Legit.ng gathered that those behind the act used ‘hand machines’ to carry out the wrecking.
Speaking on the 'demolition', Olusegun Lawal, the project manager and developer of the building, said it was scheduled for commissioning by the end of September before its abrupt 'demolition'. The expert stated that the building had no structural or quality issues.
He also noted that a part of the now-demolished building was intended to house the Ogun East Senatorial Office.
Lawal explained:
“When they partially sealed us, they asked us to pay an unsealing fee of half a million (N500,000), which I paid. They received it, and the next thing they did was give us a letter in which they said that within 24 hours, the amendment submitted doesn’t confirm what we’re building. Can we perform magic in this life?”
"Suspend my allowance": Daniel to Abiodun
In a piece of related news, Legit.ng reported that Daniel told Abiodun to suspend the payment of his pension, which roughly amounts to about N700,000.
In a tweet on Friday, July 6, Daniel said he made the request after his inauguration as a member of the 10th Senate, adding that the N676,376.95 kobo was the only package he got as a former governor of the state.
Ogun council chairmen prostrate for Abiodun
Legit.ng also reported on an incident in Ogun which drew notable attention on social media when council chairmen in the state prostrated to beg Governor Abiodun over a petition written by one of them.
In a petition, Wale Adedayo, the chairman of the Ijebu East local government area of Ogun state, had alleged that the governor was withholding the allocation of the LGAs in the state.
Source: Legit.ng
