Patience Jonathan, Ganduje, Donald Duke, David Mark affected as FCTA begins enforcement on revoked property titles

 The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has initiated enforcement actions against 1,095 revoked property titles in Abuja, targeting owners who failed to settle outstanding statutory payments. The move, announced in a public notice signed by FCTA management, follows the expiration of a final 14-day grace period on November 25, 2025, and underscores the administration's commitment to land use compliance under the Land Use Act.

Among the affected properties are those linked to high-profile individuals, including former First Lady Patience Jonathan, All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman and former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, ex-Cross River State Governor Donald Duke, and former Senate President David Mark. The list also encompasses other notable figures such as former Osun State Deputy Governor Iyiola Omisore, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, and ex-Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, alongside estates and corporate entities.

According to the FCTA, the revocations stem from persistent non-payment of key fees: 835 properties defaulted on ground rents, while 260 others failed to cover violation penalties and land use conversion charges. These obligations, including Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) bills, were repeatedly highlighted through public notices in national dailies, online platforms, and television broadcasts between May and November 2025. Non-compliance contravenes Section 28(5)(a) and (b) of the Land Use Act, as well as the terms of the respective Rights of Occupancy.

The affected assets are predominantly situated in upscale districts such as Asokoro, Maitama, Garki, and Wuse, reflecting a broad enforcement drive aimed at enhancing urban sanitation, security, and regulatory adherence. FCTA officials emphasized that the initiative is part of a larger effort to eliminate illegal structures and recover unpaid revenues, with demolition and reallocation processes set to commence imminently for non-compliant owners.

This development, approved by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has drawn attention to the accountability of public figures in meeting civic obligations. Affected parties have not yet issued public responses, and the FCTA has urged all defaulters to regularize their status promptly to avoid further penalties. For the full list of impacted properties, refer to the official FCTA publication.