Recent documents have emerged raising serious allegations against Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), regarding the reallocation of prime lands in Abuja to associates and companies linked to prominent political figures, including Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda. These revelations have sparked outrage among residents and stakeholders concerned about transparency and legality in land distribution.
According to reports, Wike has been accused of reallocating land parcels that were previously owned by Abuja residents to cronies using companies owned by Chinda and others. This practice raises significant ethical concerns, especially given the ongoing investigation by the House of Representatives into illegal land allocations made during the transitional period before Wike took office.
The House of Representatives has initiated a probe into all land allocations made in the FCT between May 29, 2023, and August 21, 2023. During this period, it has been alleged that over 500 hectares of land were allocated in a manner deemed suspicious and potentially illegal. The motion for investigation was prompted by claims that these allocations violated constitutional provisions regarding land ownership in the FCT.
In a recent confrontation with residents affected by these reallocations, Wike defended his actions while dismissing claims of illegal land acquisition. However, affected families have expressed their frustration, asserting that they possess legal documentation proving their ownership of the disputed lands. Activists and community leaders are calling for an independent investigation into Wike's actions to ensure accountability and uphold the rights of property owners in Abuja.