Court Orders Halt to Demolition of Owerris Historic Central Market Complex.
An Imo State High Court has blocked further demolition of Owerri Central Market in Owerri, Imo State. The court's order prevents the state government from carrying out any additional destruction at the market.
A High Court in Imo State, Nigeria has issued a restraining order halting further demolition of the historic Owerri Central Market complex in Owerri, the state capital. The court's decision prevents the Imo State Government from carrying out any additional destruction of the market, which is a significant cultural and economic hub for local residents. The Owerri Central Market has been at the center of controversy following plans to demolish it for alleged urban renewal projects. The court's intervention will likely provide temporary reprieve to vendors and traders who depend on the market for their livelihoods.
