The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has moved to revoke the Right of Occupancy of a plot of land allocated to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja due to the party’s alleged failure to pay ground rents for two decades.
In a letter dated March 2025, signed by the Director of Land Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, the FCT Administration officially informed the PDP National Secretariat of the revocation of Plot No. 243, situated within the Central Area, Cadastral Zone A00 of Abuja.
The letter cited non-compliance with the payment of annual ground rents spanning from January 1, 2006, to January 1, 2025, despite multiple public notices urging defaulters to settle outstanding bills.
The notice emphasized that the prolonged breach contravenes Section 28, Subsection 5 (a) and (b) of the Land Use Act No. 6 of 1978, Cap. L5, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. As a result, the land has reverted to the Federal Capital Territory Administration, which will now take immediate possession.
This development adds another layer of political tension, as Wike, a former PDP governor of Rivers State, has had a contentious relationship with the party since joining President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as FCT Minister. Observers believe this action may deepen the existing rift within the party.
As of press time, the PDP is yet to officially respond to the revocation notice. The coming days are expected to see reactions from party officials and further clarity on the status of the disputed property.
More details soon…