Fresh controversy has erupted over alleged violations of Abuja’s master plan following claims that a designated green area in Maitama Extension has been allocated for residential development.

Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, accused the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), under Minister Nyesom Wike, of approving the construction of about 20 duplexes on protected green land meant for environmental conservation.

Adeyanju alleged that the developers, after realising the estate had no approved access road, resorted to converting a natural canal into a roadway, a move he warned could trigger severe flooding and environmental damage.

In a statement shared with The Whistler on Friday, Adeyanju described the situation as an environmental disaster waiting to happen, particularly during the rainy season.

“I have just discovered that about 20 duplexes are being constructed on a designated green area in Maitama Extension,” he said.

“More alarming is the fact that the developers have now realised there is no access road to the estate and have resorted to converting a canal into a road.”

He warned that blocking or altering a natural water channel could expose residents of Maitama Extension to devastating floods.

“How do you fence off a green area and then proceed to turn a natural water channel into a road, all in the name of greed?” Adeyanju asked.

He further questioned how the project received approval from Development Control, describing the development as a clear distortion of the Abuja Master Plan.

“This is a blatant violation of the Abuja Master Plan. Wike allocated a green area to someone to build residential houses on it,” he alleged.

The Maitama Extension controversy adds to growing public criticism surrounding land allocations under the current FCT administration.

In recent months, several reports have accused the FCT minister of allocating prime land in high-value districts of Abuja to political associates and linked entities, sparking allegations of nepotism and abuse of office.

However, Wike’s camp has consistently denied the claims. His media aide, Lere Olayinka, previously dismissed the allegations as politically motivated blackmail, insisting that no land was allocated to the minister’s children or cronies.

Olayinka also challenged critics to provide verifiable evidence, noting that some of the land size figures being circulated were unrealistic.

Wike has maintained that land revocations and reallocations under his administration were carried out in accordance with the law, as part of efforts to restore order to Abuja’s land administration system.

Nonetheless, Adeyanju warned that allowing residential construction on green areas and waterways could further erode public trust in urban planning authorities and expose residents to avoidable environmental risks.

When contacted for comment, Olayinka said he was out of the country and unable to obtain detailed information due to the ongoing strike affecting FCTA workers.

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The suit, lodged before an Anambra State High Court sitting in Onitsha, accuses Adeyanju of using his online platforms to circulate reckless and damaging claims against Obi.

In his filing, Obi is seeking ₦1 billion in general damages and ₦500 million in exemplary damages, alongside a court order compelling Adeyanju to issue a public apology for the alleged defamation.

Responding to the lawsuit, Adeyanju confirmed the development in a message shared with DAILY POST, saying he was “happy and relieved” that Obi had followed through with his legal threat.

“Finally, Peter Obi has sued me. I am actually happy and relieved that he didn’t chicken out in the end. Interestingly, he dragged me all the way to Anambra State, even though he is almost always in Abuja where I reside. But no shaking, we move,” Adeyanju said.

The case marks one of the most high-profile defamation suits involving a political figure and a social activist in recent months.

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Convener of Concerned Nigerians and Human Rights Activist, Deji Adeyanju has blamed the demolition of shanties and poor people’s home for the rising insecurity in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The Convener who berated the Minister of FCT, Nyesome Wike over rising insecurity, kidnapping, maiming and killings in Abuja, however called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in to tame the development.

Adeyanju who reacted to the development in a statement on Friday in Abuja said, he is deeply alarmed and outraged by the rampant cases of kidnappings and killings that have plagued the FCT in recent months.

According to Adeyanju further, the abrupt displacement of individuals, including scavengers and the destruction of shanties where disadvantaged people earned their livelihoods, has contributed to the current state of insecurity in the FCT.

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“Rather than adequately relocating these individuals and providing them with alternative means of sustenance, the Minister has callously sent them to the streets, exacerbating the desperation and criminal activities in the city.”

The activist stressed that, It is a distressing reality that the poor, who have been neglected and marginalized, have resorted to criminal acts such as kidnapping in their pursuit of survival.

“The Minister’s negligence and failure to address their needs and concerns have inadvertently created a vicious cycle of crime and victimization. It is important to note that, when the poor no longer have what to eat, they will eat the rich.”

“I call the President to intervene and hold Minister Nyesome Wike accountable for the security challenges plaguing the FCT. It is imperative that the Minister prioritizes the safety and well-being of the people rather than engaging in personal political battles.

“The President must address the security situation in Abuja decisively and ensure that necessary measures are taken to safeguard the lives and property of its inhabitants.”

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Adeyanju also urged the security agencies to enhance their intelligence-gathering capabilities and redouble their efforts to make the city safe for all residents to live in and pursue their dreams and aspirations.

He noted that the protection of citizens must be their primary objective, and they must spare no effort in combating the criminal elements responsible for the wave of kidnappings and killings.

“If the concerns raised in this statement are not urgently addressed, we, at concerned Nigerians, will not hesitate to take to the streets in peaceful protests to demand justice and security for all. The lives of innocent citizens are at stake, and we will not allow their suffering to go unnoticed or unaddressed.

“It is time for the FCT Minister to fulfill his duty and for the security agencies to demonstrate their commitment to protecting the lives and dignity of the people. The residents of Abuja deserve nothing less than a safe and secure environment in which to live, work, and thrive.”

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