The Nigeria
Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Oyo state governor, Governor Abiola
Ajimobi to compensate musician, Yinka Ayefele for the demolition of his radio
station.
Ayefele’s
Music House was demolished by the Oyo state government on Sunday, August 19,
2018.
The
government claimed that the building had violated several building laws of the
state.
Following the news of the demolition, notable
Nigerians condemned the Oyo state government’s action.
It is a
shame
According to
Punch, the NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, in a statement, described the demolition
as a shame.
“It is a shame that the government is killing
this dream in a state with a reputation for individual industry and commerce.
“In light of
the foregoing, we call on the government to tender an unreserved apology to Mr.
Yinka Ayefele, compensate him for his losses as well as promise to be of good
behaviour to its citizens.”
The
statement also called on Governor Ajimobi to change, what the NLC described as
his arrogant style of leadership.
NLC also
wondered why the Oyo state government went ahead to pull down the Music House
despite an order issued by the court.
“This level
of impunity is not acceptable to us and cannot be tolerated in any civilised
society. We believe the government acted maliciously and with clear intent to
cause grievous injury and hurt, the motive of which it has yet to make public.
“Smarting
from the round condemnation of the state’s criminal conduct, the governor,
Abiola Ajimobi, in a remorseless outburst gloated that curses placed on him in
respect of this matter would not affect him.
“We consider
this as another level of impunity and pettiness unbecoming of a governor and a
clear demonstration of lack of capacity to manage public outrage. He should
bury his head in shame.
“We hope and pray Governor Ajimobi experiences
a rebirth, rediscovers his humanity as well as reconnects with his people in
service and humility instead of opening a new war front every other day,” the
statement added.
Yinka
Ayefele, in his reaction, told newsmen that Governor Ajimobi promised not to
demolish his radio station following pleas by his wife.
The musician
also said that the Governor gave his wife $1,000 as an assurance that he will
not pull down the Music House.
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