By Mohammed Bello Doka
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked the Right of Occupancy granted to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), National Secretariat, for Plot No. 243 in the Central Area (A00) District, Abuja. The decision, officially communicated in a letter dated March 13, 2025, follows PDP’s failure to comply with the terms of its land allocation for 20 years.
According to the notice signed by Chijioke Nwankwoeze, Director of Land Administration, on behalf of Wike, the revocation was due to PDP’s continued violation of land regulations, particularly its failure to pay the required ground rent since January 1, 2006. The letter noted that despite multiple warnings and public notices from the FCT Administration since 2023, the party failed to settle its obligations, leading to a breach of the Land Use Act, Section 28, Subsection 5(a) and (b).
As a result, Wike has ordered the immediate repossession of the property, which has now reverted to the Federal Government. The decision signals his firm stance on enforcing Abuja’s land policies, making it clear that defaulters—regardless of political status—will not be spared.
While PDP is yet to officially respond, legal experts suggest the party may challenge the revocation through administrative or judicial means. However, with a two-decade-long record of non-compliance, its chances of reclaiming the land appear uncertain.
This development has sparked debate over how one of Nigeria’s major political parties allowed such a significant property to slip away. Was it financial mismanagement, internal neglect, or sheer political oversight? Whatever the case, Wike’s action sends a strong message—Abuja’s land laws will be upheld without exception!