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ABUJA, NIGERIA — Reports have emerged of ongoing demolitions at the River Park Estate in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), allegedly carried out in direct violation of a subsisting court order.

The Incident

According to statements from the scene, officials from the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) forcefully breached the estate’s perimeter fence to begin demolition activities. The operation was reportedly met with resistance from residents, leading to a violent confrontation.
Homeowners claim they were assaulted, beaten, and subjected to tear gas by officials during the exercise.

Legal and Constitutional Concerns

The core of the controversy lies in a reported restraining order issued by a court of law, which explicitly forbids the Honourable Minister of the FCT and his agents from carrying out any demolition or interference with the property.
Critics and residents are raising "grave constitutional questions" regarding the actions of the FCDA, suggesting that:
* The actions represent a blatant disregard for the rule of law.
* The demolition may be driven by personal or external interests rather than due process.
* The Minister’s office appears to be acting as if it is above the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Public Outcry

The situation has sparked a heated debate regarding the protection of Nigerian citizens and their legally acquired properties. Stakeholders are calling for an immediate halt to the exercise, emphasizing that the Rule of Law must prevail and that no individual, regardless of their office, should be exempt from judicial oversight.

As of the time of this report, the FCT Ministry has not released an official statement regarding the alleged violation of the court order or the reports of violence against homeowners.

Source: https://naijagg.com/alleged-contempt-of-court-fcta-officials-demolish-river-park-estate-despite-restraining-order/

For this December? I don't understand how people want to cause pains on others in such a time like this

What court order?
Does Nigeria have courts?
Does anyone take them serious?

This is what happens when members of the judiciary are constantly in bed with the executive. How will "see finish" not enter it?

The extent of the power of the Nigerian court rulings is only to the extent where the executive is willing to apply it.

Wike flexing muscles on bloody civillians

We need to start following the rule of law in Nigeria. Not personal decisions based on impunity

Naija and everyday wahala, everybody they claim oga.

court go talk one thing another court go talk another one.

Demolish ?

Why can’t they LET it out to the populace…
This is uncalled for

God please 🙏 help us in this country.

if dem use Yerima now, dey will start shouting oppression

There's no record of court order in the report. Is it that the court order cannot be disclosed?

The estate excos may be deceiving them. No court will give a restraining order to prevent the bringing down of a structure that pose danger to lives.

Na wa, I was seriously considering buying land here to build. Na so Wike for dey chase me up and down nah😂

Yerima, please where are you

Does that mean that military action is more powerful than court pronouncement?
Like the face-off of the naval officer and wike.

Maybe they should deploy yerima to that estate 😂😂😂

creolehunt:
What court order?
Does Nigeria have courts?
Does anyone take them serious?

This is what happens when members of the judiciary are constantly in bed with the executive. How will "see finish" not enter it?

The extent of the power of the Nigerian court rulings is only to the extent where the executive is willing to apply it.

na so then for domolish the navy general house if YARIMA no stand him ground

Oh they are not aware too that Wike is the court in Abuja

Hellisreal70:
Does that mean that military action is more powerful than court pronouncement?
Like the face-off of the naval officer and wike.

Which court order? Who dey control the court ?

The same judges them build houses dash ?


Dey play

Abuja people
The terror lives among you

Una minds go touch



Una go feel that thing wey we suffer in Port Harcourt

Why would FCTA try to do this to Citizens who acquired land legitimately for years now. If something was wrong with the developer why not take over the estate facilities and others if they can't pay off the penalties.

How come Wike chose to demolish in his regime that others before him didn't see fit to undertake out of sympathy for unaware citizens.

The estate is now literally owned by homeowner s if they new there was irregularities before investing, nobody will want to risk it. So don't punish a child for his father's sins. Wike can do better.

You see the reason why the former cds deployed Yerima right?



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Have anyone visited Oworo to see the level of demolishing going on there?

Over 5000 houses going down... That area go be like two FIFA standard stadium when they're through

kidap:
Source: https://naijagg.com/alleged-contempt-of-court-fcta-officials-demolish-river-park-estate-despite-restraining-order/

I'm standing at River park estate gate as I'm typing this. I no see any demolition.unless no be River park lugbe Abuja.

Hellisreal70:
Does that mean that military action is more powerful than court pronouncement?
Like the face-off of the naval officer and wike.

Military men no get joy, they're after your life not your properties. The message was clear to Wike😅😂🤣

Demolish River Park Estate??

How is that even possible?

🤣🤣🤣

Judiciary that gave a judgement after emergency rule has expired...

What respect is left for the judiciary in Nigeria when we see even the govt disobeying Court orders....

It is well.

I don't understand; is it the whole estate the authority wants to destroy? because the estate is huge. That would be heartless and wicked, considering the times we are in..

UkoAnnang:


Abuja people
The terror lives among you

Una minds go touch



Una go feel that thing wey we suffer in Port Harcourt

If you have resided in Abuja before, you won't type this comment.

Abuja is leagues ahead of Port Harcourt when it comes to having influencial people.

Moreover, there has been an unending legal battle regarding the ownership of River Park Estate.

Wike needs to learn from how Lagos carry out it's demolitions. Using brute force all the time doesn't show. class. Fashola demolished some houses but used sense in doing it. Wike needs to deploy some PR strategies in doing his work. We know people are wrong but carry the larger society along in your activities. Seriously, a minister should stop behaving like a thug otherwise Tinubu might get tired. All these bolekaja attitude should stop. Tinubu and all his proteges are more strategic and achieve their goals. Fashola, Ambode, Sanwo Oluchi used diplomacy to gradually impact Lagos without making noise. Before demolition why can't govt go to TV stations to educate Abuja citizens ahead of time and win the PR war.

Is the FCDA trying to say that this estate did not obtain the proper permits?

Where were the government officials when the project was going on?

Macphenson:
Where was it stated in the report that the structures pose great danger to the public?

The way you people lie idiotically and stupidly on this forum needs to be studied. Have you been to that estate before?

Don't make me call you olodo o.

Go and read the post you responded to again, albeit slowly, to match your mediocre English comprehension level.

alobright17:
I'm standing at River park estate gate as I'm typing this. I no see any demolition.unless no be River park lugbe Abuja.

Tor! I just hope its not true because it wont make sense at all. That estate is big occupying a lot of families. That would be suicidal on the part of whoever giving the instruction