Nigerians react to Soludo demolishing Prophet Odumeje’s church building in Onitsha
The Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo, has demolished a church building of a popular prophet in the state, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, otherwise known as Odumeje.
The church, Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, is along the Nwangene stream in Onitsha, Onitsha North Local Government Area of the state.
The church building, said to have been erected on a drainage system, was one of the numerous illegal structures marked by the state government for demolition.
The demolition was carried out on Thursday.
The decision was said to be in line with the Onitsha Urban Renewal Plan spearheaded by the current administration of Governor Charles Soludo.
Meanwhile, the cleric, Mr Ohanaemere, was seen being manhandled by some security operatives in a video clip, which has gone viral on social media.
An excavator was seen in the clip pulling down the church building.
Sources said the cleric resisted the demolishing exercise, which prompted the security agencies to manhandle him.
In the clip, seen by Newsflash Nigeria, a combined team of tax force members supervising the demolition and some armed vigilante operatives were seen hitting and violently pushing the cleric on the church premises.
The one-armed police officer was seen standing in the area. He did not stop the attack on the cleric.
“Put him in the vehicle,” a voice in the background said in the clip.
A white SUV vehicle was parked in the area, but it was unclear if the vehicle belonged to the security operatives or was used to convey the cleric out of the premises.
“Take him away,” another voice ordered.
The cleric was seen staggering while trying to resist the operatives. He did not hit back at any of the operatives.
“It is Okay, Oga. Calm down now,” a voice appealed to the cleric.
Meanwhile, Nigerians have reacted to the incident, some condemned the state government and security officers for manhandling the cleric.
@Wisdom Michael, “Inasmuch the prophet is a controversial character and there was an alleged breach of town planning laws. The state government abused his fundamental right, the video evidence sufficed to manhandle.
“In matters like this, there should be continuous reminders and caution, the government cannot claim exhaustion, since it involves lives and property and in the first instance, it is worthy”.
@Abdullah Mohammed, “When I was talking, Anambra people were insulting me! Look at Soludo the DULL man who has not been able to build a project as big as the Church of Prophet Odumeje is destroying it. Shame on Soludo”
@Chinedu C Nedu, “It is unfortunate how well-respected institutions like the police and military in Nigeria have lost their respect over time, from brutality to ethnic-based assault, intimidation and attack. It will be hard for Nigeria to regain citizens’ trust again, especially in some parts”.
@Mikel F Holiman, “Soludo is misbehaving just because he tested power. 4 years will soon reach. Since he assumed office, it has always been from one bad news to another. Is like the man is bad luck to the Anambra people.
@Cham Faliya Sharon, “Governor Soludo “must be prevailed upon by America and UK to stop the Islamization of Anambra State!”
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