Barely 24 hours after assumption of office, Imo State governor, Emeka Ihedioha ordered the demolition of monuments built by the immediate past governor, Rochas Okorocha as his first action as governor.
Ihedioha was sworn-in as the sixth Executive governor of Imo state on Wednesday.
The Akachi tower, one of the many tourist attractions built by the former governor was demolished.
It was built on a reclaimed dumpsite that was abandoned by previous administration. The demolition exercise was supervised by soldiers who barred journalists from covering the exercise.
The Akachi monument was one of the structures commissioned by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo barely one week ago. The monument, a massive tower with the symbol of a hand on the Zenith, representing the hand of God, sits on an expansive plot of land, reserved for religious purposes.
Okorocha had, during its inauguration, described the Akachi Tower, measuring over 40 feet, as symbolising the hand of God over Imo State. He had also stated that the monument would be tourists’ attraction.
There are fears that the new governor will also demolish other monuments in Owerri, the state capital, especially the famous statues.
