Residents of Jakande Estate in Oke-Afa, Ejigbo, are up in arms over the planned demolition of the market within the estate.
According to sources, the demolition is scheduled to take place within a week, with workers reportedly already assigned to carry out the task.
The aggrieved residents have raised several concerns and questions regarding the planned demolition. They want to know:
– Are the shops and structures weak or life-threatening, and do they deserve to be demolished?
– Is demolition necessary, and what benefits will it bring to the people?
– Did anyone request the remodeling or rebuilding of the market?
– Must people be made to suffer before their concerns are addressed?
The residents also expressed frustration with the new LCDA elected administration handling of the issue, questioning the priorities of the current administration. They pointed out that the government has not done enough to improve the lives of citizens, and that policies are often introduced without considering the welfare of the people.
The planned demolition by the new Ejigbo LCDA administration has sparked fears among market traders and small business owners, who are worried about losing their livelihoods. Many of them rely on the market for their daily income, and demolition would leave them without a source of income.
The residents are urging the authorities to reconsider the planned demolition and to engage with them on finding alternative solutions. They argue that the demolition would cause more harm than good and would further exacerbate the economic challenges faced by the people.
The situation remains tense, with many residents vowing to resist the demolition. The outcome of this standoff remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – the people of Jakande Estate will not go quietly into the night.
As it is rumoured that they want to put fire in the market if the people doesn’t corperate.
