The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has been accused of flouting a subsisting court order by allegedly demolishing a fence at a disputed property in Maitama, Abuja.
The allegation was made by Mykas Grid Ventures Ltd, owner of Plot A06/4583, Maitama, through its Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim, and counsel, Balla Dakum. The company claimed that despite a standing order of the Federal Capital Territory High Court directing all parties to maintain the status quo, the minister proceeded with demolition activities on the property.
Dakum said the action occurred after the minister had been duly served with court processes, including an order issued by Justice H. Mu’azu.
“Once a court of competent jurisdiction issues an order to maintain status quo, that order is binding on all parties — regardless of position, power, or office,” Dakum stated.
He described the development as a serious constitutional breach that undermines judicial authority and public trust in democratic institutions.
Following the incident, the legal team representing Mykas Grid Ventures Ltd indicated plans to initiate contempt proceedings by applying for Form 48 — a legal step that could lead to imprisonment if disobedience of a court order is established.
Dakum further expressed concern that Wike, a trained lawyer and member of the Body of Benchers, allegedly arrived at the property with over 50 armed policemen to enforce what he described as a forceful takeover. He claimed the minister acted on the basis that the land had been reallocated to Italia Company Limited without prior formal notice to the original allottee.
The lawyer called on President Bola Tinubu to caution the FCT Minister against what he termed a “flagrant disregard” for judicial orders.
Alhaji Ibrahim explained that the 1.5-hectare plot was initially allocated to him in 2006 when Nasir El-Rufai served as FCT Minister. The land was later redesigned and reduced to 8,572.60 square metres to create parking space for As-Salam Mosque.
However, he alleged that in November 2025, the property was reallocated to an Italian firm without his consent, prompting him to seek redress in court.
According to court records, Justice Mu’azu of the FCT High Court in Maitama had, on February 10, 2026, granted an interim order directing all parties to maintain the status quo pending the hearing of a motion on notice.
The order followed a motion ex-parte marked M/16354/2025, filed on December 5, 2025, by a legal team led by Dakum. The suit lists the FCT Minister and Italia Company Ltd as first and second defendants respectively.
The court adjourned the matter until April 23, 2026, for hearing.
Meanwhile, Ibrahim alleged
