An event centre in Owerri, Imo State, has reportedly been marked for demolition just days after hosting a town hall meeting organised by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), an event attended by former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi.
The development has sparked reactions, with some Nigerians questioning whether the action against the property is connected to the political gathering held at the venue.
A message written in red paint was reportedly sprayed on the building, directing its owners to produce relevant property documents within 48 hours.
The inscription reads: “Show your title document and ground rent within 48hrs, by IMSG.”
The marking has raised concerns among observers, particularly because of its timing, coming shortly after the event centre hosted a political meeting involving Obi and his associates.
The property in question is identified as Foret Events Centre, located along Port Harcourt Road, around Concord Junction, New Owerri, Imo State.
Gists9ja reports that Peter Obi and his political associates held an NDC town hall meeting at the facility on October 31, 2026, as part of their political engagements.
The gathering attracted attention because of Obi’s involvement in the activities of the NDC and the growing political conversations surrounding the 2027 general elections.
Following the appearance of the demolition-related inscription, some Nigerians took to social media to question the circumstances surrounding the action, with suggestions that it might be connected to the venue’s decision to host the opposition political gathering.
However, there is currently no confirmed evidence establishing a connection between the marking of the property and the NDC town hall meeting.
The inscription specifically demands that the property owners present their title documents and provide evidence of ground rent payment within 48 hours.
As of the time of filing this report, the Imo State Government had yet to publicly clarify the circumstances behind the marking, identify the agency responsible or explain whether the property had formally been scheduled for demolition.
It also remains unclear whether the action is related to a land ownership dispute, regulatory compliance issues or another government directive.
The development has nevertheless generated public interest, with attention focused on whether the state authorities will provide further clarification on the matter.
