Fayemi shuts ‘Oja Oba’ market, orders refund

The Ekiti State Governor , Dr . Kayode Fayemi, has ordered the closure of the new ultramodern market in Ado Ekiti over alleged structural defects.

The governor , according to a press release by his Chief Press Secretary , Olayinka Oyebode , took the decision following the inspection of the Oja Oba market.

The new market was built by the immediate past governor , Ayodele Fayose , while a part of it had been allocated by him before leaving the office .

But the statement said it was discovered during an inspection that the market complex was not ready for use because of structural defects.

The statement added , “ A structural evaluation of the complex shows that some considerable construction work would be required to fix the inherent structural defects which have made the building unsafe for use.

“ As this process would take some time, the Governor has therefore directed that the process of allocation of shops be stopped immediately.

“ The Governor also directed that all subscribers with proofs of payment for shops in the market should be refunded.

“ The Ministries of Works and Commerce are to work out a seamless process for the refund. ”

But Fayose ’ s Special Assistant on New Communication and Public Media, Lere Olayinka , dared Fayemi to revoke the allocation .