From Okwe Obi, Abuja
The Youth Wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has protested against the recent demolition of a property worth N11 billion, belonging to Ukachukwu Brothers and Praco International Limited, by the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA).
The Acting National President of the Igbo socio-political group, Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, told journalists yesterday in Abuja, that the land was validly acquired in the 90s, and has clear history of legitimacy.
He said: “Our attention has been drawn to the very disturbing incident that happened at Asokoro Extension, Abuja, were some agents of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) in a Gestapo style rolled out her bulldozers to demolish legitimate properties belonging to Ukachukwu on the orders of the Hon Minister of FCT, Chief Barr Nyesom Wike.
“We have seen all the documents of acquisition, court Judgements, orders, and evidence of Ministerial approvals for restoration of titles. It is quite disheartening that this unlawful and hateful act was executed without recourse to the rule of law or any valid court judgment.
“Interestingly, this land was validly acquired in the nineties, and has clear history of legitimacy.
“Contrary to the claims of FCDA that the land was allocated in error to Praco International Limited and the Ukachukwus, FCT Authorities must be reminded that Nigeria is governed by law and as such should desist from anything that is inimical to the peace, unity and progress of this country.”
Consequently, he called on the FCTA to tender unreserved apologies to the Ukachukwu Brothers, for labelling them land grabbers.
“Pay adequate monetary compensation for malicious and unwarranted demolition of properties; desist from further unlawful encroachment of the said property forthwith.”
He warned that If the authorities failed to meet the aforementioned demands, they would be left with no choice than to seek redress through struggle.”