Ekiti state governor Ayodele Fayose on Saturday morning kept to his vow to demolish the popular Erekesan market in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital to pave way for an ultra modern market.
Bulldozers, which pulled down structures at the market, arrived the area around 5am and began work immediately.
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Owners of shops had earlier been paid compensation by the government along with provision of alternative markets at Agric Olope and Awedele areas of Ado Ekiti.
Some shop owners confirmed that they had received compensation before the demolition. They also applauded the governor for having the political will to do it.
They, however, appealed to the government not to forget his promise to return them to the market when completed.
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