Wike revokes PDP National Secretariat’s Right of Occupancy

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under Minister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has revoked the right of occupancy of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat in Abuja.

The decision was made due to the party’s alleged failure to pay annual ground rents for 20 years, from January 2006 to January 2025.

Located on Plot 243 in the Central Area of Abuja, the PDP National Secretariat’s property has reverted to the FCTA, and the administration will take immediate possession.

This move is seen as a warning to other property owners in the FCT who may be defaulting on their payment obligations.

According to the FCTA, the PDP’s actions contravene the Land Use Act, specifically Section 28, Subsection 5 (a) and (b). Despite numerous publications and reminders, the party failed to settle its outstanding bills and ground rents.

The release signed by Chijioke Mwankwoezr, Director, Land Administration, FCTA, reads:

“NOTICE OF REVOCATION OF RIGHT OF OCCUPANCY.WITH FILE NO. MISC 81346 IN RESPECT OF PLOT NO. 243 WITHIN
CENTRAL AREA (A00) DISTRICT, ABUJA

I have been directed to refer to the above Right of Occupancy granted to PEOPLES
DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP), NATIONAL SECRETARIAT and inform you that
the Minister of Federal Capital Territory has in the exercise of powers conferred on.him under the Land Use Act No. 6 of 1978, Cap. L5, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, revoked your rights, interests and privileges over Plot No. 243 within Central Area, Cadastral Zone A00, Abuja.
2. The revocation is in view of your continued contravention of the terms and conditions of grant of the Right of Occupancy by failing to pay the annual ground rents due on the property for twenty (20) years, from 1st of January 2006 to 1st of January 2025. This is despite the many publications made by the FCT Administration since 2023 in several national es and on electronic media requesting all allottees of plots in the Federal Capital Territory to pay up
outstanding bills and ground rents on their properties.

3. You would please note that the said breaches by PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC
PARTY (PDP), NATIONAL SECRETARIAT (MISC 81346) run contrary to the
provisions of Section 28, Subsection 5 (a) and (b) of the Land Use Act.

4. l am to further inform you that the subject property (Plot No. 243 Central Area,.Cadastral Zone A00, Abuja) has thus reverted to the Federal Capital Territory Administration and the Administration will take immediate possession thereof.”

Other notable individuals and organizations have also been affected by the FCTA’s enforcement efforts. Recently, the administration revoked land allocations belonging to several prominent figures, including Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri and Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma.

About PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is a major political party in Nigeria.

Founded in 1998, the party has produced several prominent leaders, including former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Yar’adua and Goodluck Jonathan.

In recent years, the PDP has faced significant challenges, including internal conflicts and leadership crises.

Despite these challenges, the party remains a formidable force in Nigerian politics, with a strong presence in many states across the country.

The PDP has also been at the forefront of opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

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