Wike Revokes Abuja Plots Linked to Danjuma, Patience Jonathan, David Mark and Others

The Federal Capital Territory has cancelled the titles of 1,095 properties in Abuja after their owners failed to settle outstanding ground rent, land use conversion fees or Certificate of Occupancy charges. The action, approved by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, followed the expiration of a 14-day grace period on November 25, according to a statement issued by the FCTA Department of Land Administration.

The list, released over the weekend, details the plot numbers, districts, cadastral zones, amounts owed and dates of revocation. Of the affected properties, 835 fall under ground-rent default, while 260 involve land-use contravention penalties. The owners include private individuals, federal and state institutions, businesses and several high-profile figures.

Prominent Nigerians cited include Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, Patience Jonathan, David Mark, Sule Lamido, Ali Ndume, Abubakar Kawu Baraje, Iyiola Omisore, Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, Bolaji Akinyemi, Tony Anenih and Alison-Madueke. Several past governors are also listed, among them Abdullahi Ganduje, Adeniyi Adebayo, Donald Duke, Aliyu Wamakko, Ibrahim Dankwambo, Ayodele Fayose and Olagunsoye Oyinlola.

Other notable names include John Owan Enoh, Aminu Dantata, Bashir Tofa, Audu Abubakar, Bello Mohamed Sani, Jimoh Ibrahim, Ado Abdullahi Bayero, Ghali Umar Na’abba, Olu Agunloye, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Iyabo Obasanjo, Shehu Musa Labaran, Onaolapo Soleye and Babatunde Idiagbon.

Institutions affected range from the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Nigeria Navy, the Office of the National Security Adviser and several federal ministries to state governments including Borno, Kaduna and Oyo. Banks and corporations such as BUA International, First Bank, GTBank, Ecobank, UBA, Zenith Bank, the NNPC, NSCDC, NDDC, the Committee of Vice Chancellors and the NURTW also appear on the list.

According to the FCTA, the publication followed repeated notices across newspapers, online outlets and broadcast media urging payment of outstanding obligations. The administration said the unpaid fees violate Section 28(5a and b) of the Land Use Act and breach the terms attached to the Rights of Occupancy issued for the affected plots.