I Would Have Sued Kano State Government For Demolitions -By Muhammad Yasin Yahaya

If I were from Kano State, I would have sued the Kano State government. The recent demolitions in Kano State are nothing but a show of political rascality. It is a shame on the recently inaugurated administration to go about demolishing structures and giving flimsy excuses to the public.

Demolitions should only occur for legitimate reasons, such as if a building is constructed on illegally acquired land, which must be proven in a competent court of jurisdiction. Similarly, if a building is erected on land allocated for roads, public infrastructure, or any government entity, it may be subject to demolition. Additionally, if a building is situated in a location that causes unnecessary inconvenience to the public, the government can obtain a court order and proceed with the demolition.

However, the recent demolitions in Kano State without genuine reasons are a complete display of politics fueled by bitterness and rascality. It reveals the backwardness of our politicians and exposes our ignorance of the true meaning of democracy. Destroying structures that were likely built with millions of Naira of taxpayers’ money, the resources of the good people of Kano State, is entirely predatory.

How can a government that came to rescue the people engage in demolishing structures? I am sure the rationale behind these actions is to erase the legacy of the past administration, but it is not a prudent move. The only people who will indirectly suffer from this are the good people of Kano, as their resources are being wasted.

Demolishing structures due to political differences and as a means to vent anger on the past administration is cruel and unnecessary.
Although I am not from Kano State, if I were, I would have sued the state government for their actions. Their actions are detrimental to our political development, insulting to our democracy, and a waste of taxpayers’ money. As a concerned Nigerian and an advocate for good governance, this is my opinion: the demolitions are unnecessary and should be discouraged.

While the government may present acceptable reasons, most of the demolitions seem to be nothing more than a display of political rascality. May Allah continue to guide the government in focusing on projects and programs that will alleviate poverty and improve education for the population.

Muhammad Yasin Yahaya
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria.
Email;muhammadyasin3890@gmail.com
June,2023.