Peter Obi Demands Arrest Of Errant Builders Over Frequent Building Collapses

The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has decried the rampant building collapses in the country.

Naija News reports that Peter Obi, in a post via X, said the building collapse situation is disturbing and worrisome and calls for national attention.

Recall that no fewer than 40 people were reportedly trapped under the rubble of the building that collapsed on Saturday in Sabon Lugbe, Abuja.

Reacting to the incident, Peter Obi called for an investigation into the building collapse and urged the government to ensure the complete rescue of all the affected victims.

Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, added that there is a need to arrest and prosecute all erring builders, engineers and supervisors whose negligence leads to building collapses.

The post reads, “The frequency of building collapse in the country has become very disturbing and worrisome and calls for national attention. The latest distressing reports of the building collapse in Sabon Lugbe, Abuja, yesterday, which left about 40 persons trapped in the rubble, is just one of the many such incidents.

“I learned that residents and emergency workers were already on the ground since the incident occurred yesterday, helping with first response and rescue efforts. I urge the government to intensify efforts and ensure the safe and complete rescue of all the affected victims.

“Beyond the rescue efforts, the relevant agencies need to investigate extensively into the factors surrounding the building collapse, to forestall future occurrences.

“Specifically, we need to review and reinforce our building codes and regulations and ensure that there is strict enforcement of rules and regulations all over the country.

“There is need to arrest and prosecute all erring builders, engineers and supervisors whose negligence leads to building collapses. My heart goes out to all our brothers and sisters who were trapped under the rubble of the collapsed building. I pray that every one of them is safely rescued and reunited back to their families.”