Nigeria, Oct. 30 -- The recent demolition of a multi-million naira Crystal shopping mall owned by esteemed political figure and former House of Representatives member Honourable Mashood Mustapha raises serious concerns about political enmity and hostility in Kwara State. This act can be characterised as a political vendetta, particularly given that the shopping complex existed long before the current administration, led by His Excellency Mallam AbdulRahman, took office in 2019.

The roots of this conflict can be traced to early this year when the Kwara State government announced plans to remodel the Kwara Hotel into a five-star establishment, comprising extensive re-electrification, interior decorations, and furnishings.

Initially, the c...