The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has petitioned Governor Charles Soludo over the demolition of a part of the property belonging to Chris Tee Petroleum Limited.

The property is located at Trans-Nkissi Phase 1, along Onitsha/Otuocha Road, Onitsha.

In a letter of appeal, signed by Chinedu Anyaso, IPMAN chairman of the Enugu Depot Community in charge of Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu, the association called for Mr Soludo’s intervention.

The association said the Anambra State Physical Planning Board carried out the demolition.

“Following a letter of complaint and our on-the-site assessment of damages incurred by our member, whose documents for the operation of the said petrol station are valid (as attached), we were surprised when the agency came and destroyed part of the premises on April 14, 2024,” the IPMAN petition stated.

The association said the filling station has been operating since 2012, with valid documents.

“Mr Governor, we kindly appeal for your intervention by directing the said agency to immediately reconstruct the damaged sections of this petrol station to enable them continue with their business as the rainy season is fast approaching,” the letter said.

In a reaction, Chike Maduekwe, chairman of Anambra State Physical Planning Board, said he had not seen the letter.

“I cannot speculate. When I see the letter, I will respond to it,” the Anambra official said.

(NAN)