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Demolition Drama: Mashood Mustapha Proof Evidence, Accuses Kwara State Govt Of Foul Play
The entire land area housing Crystal Place was duly approved by the Kwara State Government,
Ilorin, Kwara States– The business mogul and stalwart of the All Progressive Party (APC) in Kwara State, Hon. Mashood Mustapha (MM), has accused the Kwara State Government of plotting to demolish a section of Crystal Place along Sulu Gambari Road, GRA, Ilorin, Kwara State.
Mustapha said that the complex was meticulously constructed in compliance with the approved building plan provided by the State Government in 2016.
It would be recalled that the building was marked for demolition by the Kwara State Government on Monday, which generated a lot of controversy among the elite in the State.
This is contained in a statement made available to Áfríkà Eyes, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, by the Head of Media and Public Relations to Hon. MM, Dr. Opeyemi Aregbesola, disclosed that the business complex was erected based on the Kwara State Government’s approved building plan.
Evidence Provided by Hon Moshood Mustapha
Opeyemi said the areas marked in red in the pictorial evidence provided by the government are within the approved land area granted to Mashood Mustapha by the Kwara State Government in 2016.
Kwara State Government Encroachment Evidence
According to the statement; “Evidence from the available documents has invalidated the claim made by the governor’s spokesperson that MM’s business complex located along Sulu Gambari Road, GRA, Ilorin, encroached on government setbacks.
“The areas marked in red in the pictorial evidence provided by the government are within the approved land area granted to Mashood Mustapha by the Kwara State Government in 2016. Therefore, the question on the lips of concerned Kwarans is, why did the government approve the building plan if there was truly an encroachment?
Evidence Provided by Hon Moshood Mustapha
She added that Hon. MM is a progressive-minded individual and a strong advocate of due process.
“MM is not against developmental projects that will give a facelift to the state but the government must obey its approval. The entire land area housing Crystal Place was duly approved by the Kwara State Government, so, the claim of encroachment is inaccurate.
“Based on the available evidence, there seems to be a hidden agenda behind the proposed demolition of a section of Crystal Place by the Kwara State Government. The last has not been heard on this issue.” statement read.