The Diobu Chiefs and Elders Forum has condemn the ongoing demolition of makeshift buildings at the Illuoabuchi waterfront by the some agents of the administration Rivers state.
The Forum which condemned the act in a press release signed by the Chairman, Chief Gift Otonnah, describes the demolition and displacement of the people of the area as Wickedness and direct attack on the non-indigenes living in Diobu, which speaks volume of the insensitivity of the perpetrators on the poor mass.
They further stated that Iloubuchi waterfront as well as Ikokwu spare parts area is currently under demolition for allegedly being the voters base and strength of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Port Harcourt (PHALGA) 3, and not shanty area as claimed.
According to them, they want to alert Rivers people of the dangerous trend where the PDP led government in the state can wakeup anytime and forcefully eject people from area perceived to be opposition stronghold, just like Ikokwu and Illoubuchi area of Diobu.
They, however, call on those affected by the wicked actions in governance, including other residents and voters in Diobu area of Port Harcourt to come out and condemn the act with their PVC come 2023 elections.
The Forum urged people of Diobu not to allow these type of leaders again, in order to avoid being pushed out to the street.
