They Have Destroyed The Economy In Kano – Ganduje Condemns Market Demolitions

Eko Hot Blog reports that Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has responded to the demolitions conducted by State Governor Yusuf Abba, expressing confidence that when the APC regains power, it will restore order to the state’s business community.

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The former governor gave the assurance when he received a delegation of Kano market youth leaders in his office at the party’s secretariat on Tuesday.

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He lamented that many people are now skeptical about doing business in Kano and banks now turn down certificates of occupancy.

He expressed, “It is unfortunate for the other issue that you raised. The issue of senseless demolition was unfortunate. That was very unfortunate. They destroyed the economy of Kano. They destroyed business and trading in Kano.

“Many people are now sceptical about going to Kano for business. Even banks don’t accept certificates of occupancy, because they are not sure whether the certificate will be revoked tomorrow. Or even when you build, it will be demolished.

“You can see the extent of demolition of businesses in Kano. It is very unfortunate. But I have to congratulate you for taking the right steps.

”People who lost their property in Kano have taken the issue to court. And the court has already started giving verdicts for compensation.