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The Digest:

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has apologized to Minister Nyesom Wike for the viral confrontation with naval officers, while maintaining that the disputed Gaduwa District property was an illegal development lacking a proper title.

Key Points:
  • The FCTA has apologized to Minister Nyesom Wike for the confrontation with naval officers.
  • Officials stated the claimants possessed only an 18-year-old "letter of intent," not a legal title.
  • The Department of Development Control cited armed resistance during initial enforcement.
  • The director apologized for "dragging the Minister into this situation."
  • The Lands Administration director emphasized that only a statutory right of occupancy grants land title in Abuja.
  • Officials maintained the construction violated the FCT Act and Urban Planning Law.
  • The administration expressed regret but stood by its enforcement action to protect the Abuja master plan.
In the delicate balance between enforcing the law and respecting institutions, this episode reveals the complex tensions underlying urban governance and authority.

Sources: Leadership