A private memorial for a recently deceased former president has drawn public controversy as demolition threats loom over the venue, sparking protests from attendees. The BBC obtained firsthand accounts from the late leader’s family, including an interview with a niece, amid growing tensions over the site’s future. Demonstrators gathered outside to voice opposition, raising questions about whether the location will be preserved or lost to development. The clash between preservation efforts and urban plans has intensified as authorities weigh their next steps.
The BBC’s Caitríona Perry spoke to the late president's niece, as protesters gathered at the venue to condemn demolition threats.
