reports Punch Newspaper. The Church building collapsed on December 10, 2016 during the ordination of its founder Apostle Akan Weeks leading to the death of some worshippers while several others sustained injuries. Punch reports that Akpan, who testified before the Commission of Inquiry set up by the state government to investigate the cause of the collapse in Uyo on Friday, said the church building had been marked for demolition five different times. Akpan said, “We marked ‘X’ on the structure on March 6, 2013, it was covered by paint; we did the same on July 16, 2014; March 1, 2016; July 20, 2016, and August 16, 2016. “The developer ignored all the markings by covering them with paint. “We later issued 21-day ultimatum to remove the property failing which the authority will remove the structure and cost born by the developer. “The developer used heavy pillars for the construction. After the expiration of the notice, we did not have the capacity to remove the heavy pillars and roofing used for the construction. “We needed cranes, excavators, bulldozers, money, security coverage and vehicles to carry out the demolition. “On May 4, 2015, we requested funds and security coverage for the demolition; the money was approved by His Excellency but we never accessed the money. “The then Accountant-General did not release the money for us to embark on the demolition.” ]]>