By John Joseph
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Residents of Ruga, a settlement along Airport Road in Abuja, staged a protest on Friday against the demolition of their homes by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
The demolition was part of “Operation Sweep,” aimed at clearing perceived nuisances and criminal activities. Deji Adeyanju, a prominent lawyer and
activist, and Vincent Martins Otse (VeryDarkMark) led the protest, condemning the demolition as malicious. Adeyanju expressed concern over the burning of houses and destruction of property worth millions.
Adeyanju appealed to President Bola Tinubu to consider the plight of displaced residents, mostly artisans from Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe, who fled insecurity. He criticized the demolition as excessive and urged the president to intervene.
Otse added that the demolition’s repercussions would severely impact Abuja, rendering people homeless amidst economic hardship. He lamented the lack of compensation and the elite’s disregard for the poor.
The protesters urged President Tinubu to stop Wike’s demolitions and reallocation of land to wealthy individuals, citing no overriding public interest.
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