The Rivers State Government has attributed the House of Assembly complex demolition to structural defects arising from the explosion and fire outbreak in October.

The state commissioner for information, Joseph Johnson, said that the incident rendered the building unfit for human use, saying that there were visible cracks on the walls and the entire structure looked frail and unsafe for legislative business.

He said that professional advice was sought on the integrity of the building after Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s inspection visit to determine the level of damage, and demolition was recommended.

Johnson, however, said the Rivers state government has provided an alternative venue for the House of Assembly to conduct its affairs pending the rebuilding of the complex.

Speaking later on about the demolition, the state commissioner for information, Joseph Johnson, said dynamites had been reportedly used to attack the complex, leading to visible cracks on the walls, hence the grave damage.