Covid-19: Governor orders the seizure of Properties used for viewing centres, Cinemas

By Ibrahim Bakare

Governor Nyesom Wike has warned Landlords who allow their premises to be used as viewing centres will have their property confiscated by the State Government.

In a press statement signed by Paulinus Nsirim, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, reminded members of the public that the ban on the operation of cinemas and viewing centres is still in force.

The State government directed “All Local Government Chairmen are hereby directed to ensure that no cinema or viewing centre is open in their areas.

“Landlords who allow their premises to be used as viewing centres will have their property confiscated by the State Government”.