Senator Ireti Kingibe attacked Minister Nyesom Wike over his handling of ground rent collection across FCT. The senator said authorities cannot legally seize or seal properties just because owners failed to pay ground rent. She warned Wike against breaking federal laws during property enforcement actions. FCTA cancelled over 4,700 properties under Wike's orders after decades of unpaid rent. President Tinubu stepped in and gave property owners 14 days to settle their debts.
Kingibe explained that Land Use Act limits penalties to fines rather than property takeovers. Officials sealed major buildings like FIRS offices and PDP headquarters without proper legal procedures. The senator criticized sudden enforcement actions that happen without warning or fair notice to owners. These harsh measures hurt families and businesses already facing economic problems. Property seizures damage public trust and threaten social stability throughout the capital territory.
The FCT senator promised to work with government agencies and use legislative powers to stop illegal enforcement. She wants all property actions to follow established laws and show compassion for struggling residents. Tax collection remains important but must respect legal boundaries and current economic hardships. Kingibe asked all residents and business owners to stay calm during the ongoing dispute. Government officials should balance enforcement needs with fairness and legal requirements.
Kingibe explained that Land Use Act limits penalties to fines rather than property takeovers. Officials sealed major buildings like FIRS offices and PDP headquarters without proper legal procedures. The senator criticized sudden enforcement actions that happen without warning or fair notice to owners. These harsh measures hurt families and businesses already facing economic problems. Property seizures damage public trust and threaten social stability throughout the capital territory.
The FCT senator promised to work with government agencies and use legislative powers to stop illegal enforcement. She wants all property actions to follow established laws and show compassion for struggling residents. Tax collection remains important but must respect legal boundaries and current economic hardships. Kingibe asked all residents and business owners to stay calm during the ongoing dispute. Government officials should balance enforcement needs with fairness and legal requirements.
