In a move that has sent shockwaves through the opposition party, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land allocation for the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) national secretariat in Abuja. The revocation was made due to the PDP’s failure to pay the required annual ground rent on the property for 20 years, from January 1, 2006, to January 1, 2025

Breach of Land Allocation Terms

According to the FCT Administration, the PDP breached the terms of its land allocation by failing to settle its outstanding bills. Despite multiple public notices in newspapers and electronic media urging defaulters to settle their outstanding bills, the opposition party did not comply.

Revocation Notice

The revocation notice was detailed in a letter dated March 13, 2025, and signed by the FCT Director of Land Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze. The letter stated that the FCT Administration would immediately take possession of the property until all outstanding payments were settled.

Section 28, Subsection 5 (a) and (b) of the Land Use Act

The revocation of the land allocation is in line with Section 28, Subsection 5 (a) and (b) of the Land Use Act. This section of the act empowers the FCT Minister to revoke a land allocation if the terms of the allocation are breached.

Implications for the PDP

The revocation of the land allocation for the PDP national secretariat has significant implications for the opposition party. The party will need to find a new location for its national secretariat or settle its outstanding bills to regain possession of the property.

Conclusion

The revocation of the land allocation for the PDP national secretariat is a significant development in the nation’s capital. The move highlights the importance of complying with the terms of land allocations and the consequences of breaching these terms.