By Ugochukwu Alaribe, Umuahia
Communities in Asa clan of Ukwa West council area of Abia State have accused the state government of using “intimidation and force” to acquire their land for Enyimba Economic City development.
The multi-million dollar economic city initiative of the Abia State government in partnership with some international bodies, including AfreximBank and IMF, already has the nod of the Federal Government, which secured 20 percent equity shares according to the state government.
The Enyimba Economic City project covers 9,803 hectares of land spanning across three council areas of Ugwunagbo, Ukwa West and Ukwa East.
However, the apex socio-cultural organisation of Asa clan has cried foul over the government’s attempt to acquire their land for the project.
But reacting to the claims of the Asa clan, Commissioner for Lands and Surgery, Suleiman Ukandu, accused the communities of resisting development in the state.
“Government condemns in unmistakable…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
