The FCT Administration is planning to demolish Trademore Estate, which is situated along the Lugbe-Airport axis of the FCT, however, residents are protesting this action.
The devastating flood catastrophe that occurred in the Estate after heavy rains in the early hours of June 23 has led to the scheduled demolition.
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MDB had reported that the administration had deemed the Estate a disaster area and advised inhabitants to leave right away, citing the “consistent and persistent” threat of flooding in the Estate as the reason for the decision.
Residents however came out protesting on Monday morning, calling on the Federal Capital Territory Administration to rather provide engineering solutions, than demolish houses.
Some of the residents held placards that read “Provide engineering solutions, not roadside approach”, “put an end to senseless killing”, “Trademore Estate is not a disaster zone”, etc.
Speaking on behalf of the residents, Adewale Adelaide said Trademore is not a disaster zone but a “disaster in leadership” of the FCTA which he said has failed to address persistent flooding in the area.
He said instead of tackling the flooding headlong, FCTA wants to adopt a “lazy engineering approach” by demolishing buildings.
Adelaide said occupants of the estate will resist the demolition of buildings in the area with “all they have”.
He said there is a court order prohibiting the demolition of buildings in the estate, adding that no action should be taken until the case is determined.
