Governor Bassey Otu has dissolved the State Planning and Development Control Task Force after its members demolished a building.

The governor ordered a halt to further demolition and directed that the owner receive proper compensation for the damage done.

Mr Otu gave the order on Thursday, expressing concern about the demolition and criticising the officials involved.

The governor said dissolving the task force was a reaction to the incident, and added that his team will not allow abuse of power or any actions that frighten people or violate their rights.

He again promised that his administration stands for fairness, responsibility, and respect for the law. He said public workers must be held responsible for what they do.

“My administration is based on the ideas of fairness, being responsible, respecting the law and putting people first,” he said.

Mr Otu said his government was focused on keeping people safe, ensuring justice, and creating a government that listens to people and takes responsibility for what it does.