The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land allocation for the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) proposed new national secretariat in the Central Area of Abuja.
In a statement issued by the FCT Administration, the revocation was attributed to “inconsistent documentation and non-compliance with regulatory procedures.” The statement emphasized that the decision was in line with Wike’s commitment to transparency and enforcement of land-use policies in the capital city.
“The decision was taken in the interest of the public good and to uphold the integrity of our land administration system,” Wike stated while addressing journalists.
The revocation comes as a surprise to many, considering the strategic location of the land, which is close to key political and commercial districts in Abuja. The PDP had previously praised the allocation as a significant step in strengthening its administrative presence in the nation’s capital.
Reacting to the revocation, the opposition party condemned the move, calling it politically motivated and an attempt to weaken its operations.
“This decision is an outright attack on the PDP and an attempt to stifle the opposition in the country,” the party said in a statement, vowing to challenge the revocation in court.
However, the FCT Administration has not disclosed any immediate plans for the reallocation of the land.
