Wike Provides Explanation For Demolition Of Ukachukwu’s Property In Abuja

Wike Provides Explanation For Demolition Of Ukachukwu’s Property In Abuja

In a recent live media chat, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike addressed the controversy surrounding the demolition of properties belonging to Chief Nicholas Ukachukwu in Abuja’s Asokoro District. Ukachukwu had alleged that his properties were targeted due to his ethnicity and accused Wike, former FCT Minister Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and certain Lebanese developers of colluding to unlawfully seize his land.

Wike refuted these allegations, explaining that the land in question was allocated under questionable circumstances during a period when no minister was in office to approve such transactions. He emphasized that the allocation lacked proper ministerial sanction, indicating procedural irregularities.

Furthermore, Wike revealed that consultations with legal experts and stakeholders led to a decision to halt any development on the disputed land until a final resolution was reached. However, Ukachukwu allegedly attempted to circumvent this process by selling parcels of the land prematurely.

The demolition of Ukachukwu’s property, along with other illegal structures across Abuja, was part of a broader crackdown on unauthorized constructions within the capital. The Directorate of Road Transport Services (DRTS) of the FCTA had also demolished unauthorized shops and eateries at the Area 3 Taxi Rank.

Peter Olumuji, secretary of the Command and Control Centre, Department of Security Service (FCTA), stressed the importance of maintaining legal and orderly development in the city.

Wike’s revelations highlight the complexities of land administration in Abuja and underscore issues of corruption within the land department of his ministry. By addressing these irregularities, Wike’s administration demonstrates its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring fair treatment for all citizens, regardless of ethnicity.

As stakeholders await further developments, the resolution of this dispute is expected to have significant implications for governance and property rights enforcement in Nigeria’s capital.

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