Rivers State Floods: Former PDP Chairman Felix Amaechi Obuah Loses Over N2 Billion Worth of Properties

Former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Felix Amaechi Obuah, has been left reeling after his residence at Omoku, his hometown, was taken over by flood, causing an estimated loss of over N2 billion. Obuah's massive farmland, Krisdera Hotel and Resorts, and Ogba Comprehensive School were also submerged in the floodwaters, affecting hundreds of people who relied on these properties for their livelihood. The devastating flood has turned the lives of Omoku residents into a nightmare, and Obuah is now calling on wealthy Nigerians to invest in their communities, creating jobs and reducing restiveness.

Key Takeaways:

  • Felix Amaechi Obuah, former PDP chairman in Rivers State, has lost over N2 billion worth of properties due to the devastating flood in Omoku.
  • Obuah's residence, massive farmland, Krisdera Hotel and Resorts, and Ogba Comprehensive School were all submerged in the floodwaters, affecting hundreds of people.
  • The former chairman has called on wealthy Nigerians to invest in their communities, creating jobs and reducing restiveness and vices in society.
  • Obuah believes that investing in communities would put them on the world map and create a better life for residents, despite Omoku being a gas host community and supposedly benefiting from the government's assistance.
  • The flood has turned the lives of Omoku residents into a nightmare, with Obuah lamenting the loss and devastation caused by the disaster.

Statistics:

  • Estimated loss of over N2 billion worth of properties due to the flood in Omoku.
  • Over 100 people rely on the properties submerged in the floodwaters, including Obuah's farmland, hotel, and school.

Sources:

George, N. (n.d.). Rivers State flood: Obuah loses over N2 billion properties. The Nation.