FCT: I'm not a land grabber - Wike replies critics

Author: Seun OpejobiPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Nigeria
Politics
FCT: I'm not a land grabber - Wike replies critics

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has declared he is not a land grabber, pushing back against social media critics. Speaking at the inauguration of Federal High Court Judges Quarters in Katampe, Abuja, as part of President Bola Tinubu's third anniversary, Wike explained that he reclaimed land from Julius Berger that had remained undeveloped for 15 years to build the quarters. He said he acquired and demolished properties in the area, now designated as Judges zone, and paid compensation.

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