Olayinka, however, said they have two weeks to settle the outstanding bills if they want to avoid revocation of their lands
By Kehinde Okeowo
Lere Olayinka, a media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has made a rather disturbing revelation.
According to him, a total of 9,532 people are yet to pay for lands allocated to them in Abuja.
Speaking via his verified Facebook page, Olayinka disclosed that former Military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, popularly called IBB, is owing N152 million for a plot of land in Asokoro area of Abuja.
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The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the FCT Minister also alleged that former Benue Governor, Samuel Ortom is owing N950,000 for a plot of land in Bazango, while Aminu Tambuwal, the senator representing Sokoto South, owes N18 million for a plot of land in Carraway Dallas.
He, however, said these debtors have two weeks to settle the outstanding bills.
Taking to his social media handle, Olayinka wrote: “9,532 people owing on lands allocated to them in Abuja.
“A few days ago, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), published a list of 9,532 alleged land title debtors in Abuja.
“They have two weeks to settle their outstanding bills.
“Among those listed as defaulters is former Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), who owes N152 million for a plot of land in Asokoro.
“Other notable defaulters include Samuel Ortom, former governor of Benue, who owes N950,000 for a plot of land in Bazango, and Aminu Tambuwal, senator representing Sokoto south, who owes N18 million for a plot of land in Carraway Dallas.
“If you are among the 9,532 people, go and pay ooo.”
Prior to the ultimatum, Wike through the Federal Capital Development Agency, FCDA, has been demolishing properties in the FCT.
Some people have also lost their lands to revocation under Wike’s leadership as FCT minister.