Rap star turned MP has mansion demolished by government

godfred akoto

October 2, 2017 10:30 AM

Prof Jay had been given notice of the impending demolition

The Tanzanian Government has demolished a house belonging to Mikumi Member of Parliament Professor Jay also known as Joseph Haule in the ongoing road reserve.

According to the legislator, his house was brought down by graders while he was attending to his legislative duties.

The rapper-turned-politician has termed the demolitions as unlawful because he was not informed before the incident happened.

“They came at 6 pm and started demolishing the house without informing me and I find this unlawful. “I have never suffered such a loss,” said professor Jay.

He added that he has never suffered such a huge loss in his life and he is going to follow up the matter and ensure justice is served to all who lost their properties in the demolitions.

“Jana nikiwa katika majukumu jimboni Mikumi Majira ya saa kumi mbili hivi jioni, nilitaarifiwa kwamba, watu wa Tanroads wakiwa wameambatana na grader mbili na magari mawili ya polisi (defenders) yenye askari waliokuwa na silaha mbalimbali za moto walikuwa wanabomoa nyumba yangu. (sijawahi kuumia kiasi hiki ) Nimesikitishwa sana jinsi Tanroads wanavyoweza kujichukulia maamuzi bila ya kujali mhimili muhimu wa Mahakama wametoa maagizo gani.” Said Professor Jay in an Instagram Post.

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