Man Who Hailed Wike For Working Gets N150m Farm Demolished
A poultry farmer in Abuja, Akomolafe Bankole, has exressed his heartbreak and anger after the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) allegedly demolished his N150 million poultry farm in Lokogoma, Abuja, without prior notice or warning.
The destruction reportedly resulted in the death of over 5,000 birds and the loss of jobs for more than 50 workers.
The man had in May hailed Wike for working wonders in Abuja.
https://x.com/henrich_banks/status/1795164913167458791
Taking to his X handle (Twitter) to share his ordeal, the farmer with the username Akomolafe Henrich Bankole @Henrich_banks, revealed that despite having all necessary legal documents, including the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), the FCDA proceeded to destroy his farm, wiping out an investment of a lifetime.
https://x.com/henrich_banks/status/1832775237399609657
He wrote, “I am heartbroken & angry. Yesterday, my N150 million investment in a poultry farm located in Lokogoma, Abuja, was DESTROYED by the guys from the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA).
“NO WARNING, no prior notice, just pure destruction and over 5,000 birds are dead.
“How can this happen in a country where I followed every legal process? Let it be clear that all papers, including the (C of O), were obtained and yet, some individuals in this government felt it was okay to destroy what I’ve worked for—an investment of a lifetime.
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“This isn’t just my loss – over 50 workers are now thrown out of jobs and business! In this hard times, Families will now suffer because of the EVIL of some individuals operating under the guise of FCDA. Tell me why I can’t farm on my private property? Why? Why?
“I ask—where does the government expect me to start from? Why should I ever think of investing in Nigeria again when this can happen overnight? This is how people fall into depression. But for God, I don’t know how I and my family would even be standing right now.
“I hope FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike is seeing the damage being done under his administration. I hope Madam First Lady who asked us to start farming can see the rubbish going on. I hope no one will accuse me of treason when I carry placards because this is TREASON against me.”
Sodiq Lawal is a passionate and dedicated journalist with a knack for uncovering captivating stories in the bustling metropolis of Osun State and Nigeria at large. He has a versatile reporting style, covering a wide range of topics, from politics , campus, and social issues to arts and culture, seeking impact in all facets of the society.
