The Imo State Government has marked an event centre in Owerri where Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, held a town hall meeting, prompting speculation that the property could face demolition.
Obi and his political associates used the Foret Events Centre on Port Harcourt Road, near Concord Junction in New Owerri, for a town hall meeting on October 31.
A notice reportedly written in red paint on the property directed the centre’s management to produce its title documents and ground-rent receipts within 48 hours.
The notice read: “Show your title document and ground rent within 48 hours, by IMSG.”
The marking has drawn reactions, with some Nigerians questioning whether it was connected to the centre’s decision to host the opposition candidate. Others have said the timing raises questions about possible political motives.
However, some have cautioned against linking the action to politics without further evidence, urging the centre’s management to comply with the directive and provide the requested documents.
As of the time of publication, the Imo State Government had not publicly explained why the property was marked or said whether the action was connected to the October 31 gathering.
