Buhari Breaks Silence As Wike Revokes 762 Plots of Land Belonging to Ex-President, Govs, Lawmaker

• Ex-President Buhari has reacted as the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), under Minister Nyesom Wike, revoked 762 land allocations in Abuja, over unpaid fees
• The revocation affected Buhari and other notable figures, with a deadline for other landowners to settle outstanding fees or risk losing their Rights of Occupancy (R-of-O)
• Garba Shehu, former spokesperson for ex-President Buhari, has issued a statement to clarify that the plot in question is owned by the Buhari Foundation, not by Buhari personally

TheTalk.NG journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Garba Shehu, former spokesperson for ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has addressed reports that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) revoked a plot of land allocated to the Muhammadu Buhari Foundation.

Buhari reacts as Wike revokes plots of land belonging to him, others.
Photo credit: Muhammadu Buhari, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike – CON, GSSRSSource: Facebook

Wike revokes 762 plots of land

TheTalk.NG reported that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike revoked 762 Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) in Maitama 1 over unpaid fees, targeting prominent figures and firms.

Wike gave 614 other plot owners two weeks to settle outstanding payments or face losing their Rights of Occupancy (R-of-O).

Ex-President Buhari’s Trust Foundation, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, and firms like Julius Berger are among those impacted by the revocations.

Buhari clarifies his land revoked by Wike

Shehu clarified on Wednesday, December 18, that the land in question does not belong to the former president personally but was lawfully acquired for the foundation by associates.

He said:

“While the reasons behind the revocation remain unclear, it might stem from either an error or intentional administrative actions.

“Buhari, as an individual, already owns a plot of land in Abuja, allocated to him before his presidency.

“During his tenure, Buhari declined an additional land offer, stating that priority should be given to those without allocations.”

Shehu urged critics to verify facts before drawing conclusions and cautioned against dragging Buhari’s name into unnecessary controversies.

Vanguard reported that the Foundation, established by associates of the former president with lawful backing from supporters, encountered challenges with the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA). The authority issued a certificate of occupancy fee deemed exorbitant and reportedly inconsistent with charges faced by similar organisations.

Read more about FCT land matters involving Wike here

Wike under fire over FCT demolitions

Earlier, TheTalk.NG former national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, condemned President Tinubu’s silence over the mass demolitions of houses in the FCT by Wike.

Frank described the demolitions as “illegal” and “oppressive,” urging the President to act swiftly to prevent further suffering for residents in the territory.

Source: TheTalk.NG

BREAKING: Tinubu Takes Action as Children, Women Died in Abuja, Anambra

President Bola Tinubu has said he had cancelled all official events scheduled for Saturday, December 21, over the recorded deaths at stampedes in the FCT and Anambra state Tinubu said the move was to more the victims of the stampede and sympathise with their families The president then called on states and other stakeholders to ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

Abuja, Anambra Food Stampede: IGP Issues Fresh Order as Death Toll Hits 37

TheTalk.NG journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has ordered a probe into the stampede at a food distribution event in Abuja and Anambra state. IGP reacts as Abuja, Anambra food stampede claimed 37 lives. Photo credit: Nigeria Police ForceSource: ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

Just In: Tragedy Strikes in Anambra as Women, Others Die in Stampede, Details Emerge

Anambra experienced a shared of tragedy on Saturday morning, December 21, when 17 people died in a stampede that happened during the sharing of Christmas rice The tragic incident reportedly happened at Okija, Ihiala LGA of the state when the officials of the Obijackson Foundation commenced the distribution of the rice It was learnt that ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

Ibadan Funfair Tragedy: Old Students Demand Immediate Release of Detained School Principal

The Islamic High School Old Students Association has called on the Oyo state police command to release Mr. Abdullah Fasasi, the school principal, on administrative bail The school principal was arrested and detained in connection to the Ibadan funfair tragedy that claimed 35 lives The president of the alumni association, Bayo Busari, has clarified the ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

“Nollywood Script”: APC Chieftain Exposes Political Agenda Behind Wike’s Actions

Timi Frank has accused FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of using recent land revocations in Abuja to target political opponents and intimidate potential challengers to President Tinubu Frank claims high-profile names like former President Muhammadu Buhari were included in the revocation list as a distraction, with Wike’s true targets being opposition figures Allegations have surfaced linking ... Read more Continue reading here ▶