Akachi Monument
The Akachi monument was a large sculpture situated along Aba Road, Owerri, Imo State in southeastern Nigeria.[1] The monument was built on a reclaimed dumpsite and measured over 40 feet high. It was a massive tower with the symbol of a hand on the zenith which represents the hand of God. The sculpture was reserved for tourism purposes.[2]
The monument was built by the former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha and commissioned by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.[3] On 30 May 2019, an earth moving equipment demolished the monument during Emeka Ihedioha's administration as former governor of Imo state in 2019.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Imo State govt has no hand in the demolition of Akachi statue – Official". TVC News Nigeria. 30 May 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Ihedioha performs first assignment, demolishes Akachi Tower". The Sun Nigeria. 30 May 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Imo Gov Demolishes Monuments Built by Predecessor". THISDAYLIVE. 30 May 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "Ihedioha demolishes Akachi monument built by Okorocha". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 21 February 2021.