The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land allocations belonging to some governors and other political bigwigs.

The Bayelsa and Imo States governors, Senator Diri Douye and Senator Hope Uzodimma, Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, are among the 568 persons whose land allocations in Maitama II, Cadastral Zone A10, Abuja were withdrawn by the Minister.

According to Lere Olayinka, media aide to the minister, the withdrawal of the Right of Occupancy, R-of-O, of the 568 land allottees followed the expiration of the extra two-week grace period granted them to pay their Certificate of Occupancy, C-of-O bills.

Other prominent Nigerians among the 568 allottees are former Governor of Enugu State, Chimaroke Nnamani; Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro; Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa; and federal lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Hon. Oluwole Oke, among others.

In October 2024, a total of 3,273 were offered two weeks to pay their bills or lose their R-of-O titles, out of which 2,511 complied, leaving 762.

The 762 allottees were further allowed another grace of two weeks to pay, but as of January 15, this year, 12 days after the expiration of the weeks, only 194 paid, leaving 568.

“The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, wishes to inform the allottee(s)/titleholder(s) of plot(s) of land in Maitama II, Cadastral Zone A10, Abuja, who have failed to make payment for their Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) bills after the expiration of grace period granted by the Honourable Minister, Federal Capital Territory, that their Right of Occupancy to the land/property has been withdrawn under the provisions of Section 28 of the Land Use Act of 1978 for contravention of the terms of the grant, which obligated the title/interest holders to settle all bills.

“The general public is, however, invited to note that allottees/title holders who have completed their payments on or before 15/01/2025 are not affected by this publication,” read the notice of withdrawal.

The Anambra State Government has introduced a bold new law targeting the misụ̀se of supernatural powers for il.legal and h@.rmful activities. This law, contained in Clause 18 of the Anambra State Homeland Security Law, 2025, aims to protect the public from fr@udulent practices while promoting lawful means of livelihood.

What Does the Law Say?

1. Using Ch@rms or Sup€rnatural Powers for Crime or Wealth
If anyone uses practices like “Okeite” or “Eze Nwanyi,” administers charms, or promotes the accumulation of wealth through sup€rnatural means rather than legitimate work, they could face six years in pris0n, a ₦20 million fine, or both.

2. Sacrifi.ces and Ch@rms in Public Spaces
Leaving ch@rms or sacrif.icial items on roads or dumping them in rivers and other public spaces is now ille.gal. 0ffenders face the same p€nalty: six years in pris0n, a ₦20 million fine, or both.

3. False Claims of Supern@tural P0wers
Anyone pretending to have supern@tural p0wers to dec€ive or defr@ud others will also face pr0secution. Such 0ffenders could face impris0nment, hefty fines, or both if c0nvicted.

4. Proving Sup€rnatural Claims
Individuals süspected of m!sleading others with false claims of supern@tural abilities will be required to prove their powers during investigations.

5. Attorney General’s Review
Before any pr0secution takes place, the police must send their findings to the Attorney General of Anambra State for review and legal advice.

Why This Law?

The state government says the law is about safeguarding the community from d@ngerous practices that ha.rm public safety and morals. By clamping down on such activities, the government hopes to create a safer, more responsible society where wealth and success come from honest, legal efforts—not fraudulent or h@rmful r!.tuals.

A Word of Caution

Anambra residents are advised to be aware of this new law and avoid activities that could bring them into conflict with the authorities. Remember, ign0rance of the law is not an excuse.

This is a strong step toward protecting lives and promoting ethical behaviour in Anambra State. Stay informed and ensure your actions align with the law!

>𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 18: 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬.

1. Any person who under the practice of “𝑶𝒌𝒆𝒊𝒕𝒆” or “𝑬𝒛𝒆 𝑵𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒊” or under any other guise, administers any substance or charm on or for any other person for the purpose of commission of any offence or for the purpose of accumulation of wealth by supernatural means other than by any known lawful means of livelihood or who publicly propagates the accumulation of such wealth other than by any known lawful means of livelihood, commits and offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of 6 years with an option of fine of 20 million naira or both.
2. Any person who performs any sacrifice or dumps on any road or thrown into any water body in the state, any charms, substance or items of sacrifice in foregrance of the commission of any offense under subsection 1 of this section, commits and offense and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of 6 years with an option of fine of 20 million Naira or both.
3. Any person who misleads the public by purporting to wield any Supernatural powers which he is found not to possess or who obtains any reward from any person in furtherance thereof, commit an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of 6 years with an option of fine of 20 million naira or both.
4. For the purpose of ascertaining weather or not a person possesses the natural powers under subsection 3 of this section, any such person suspected of misleading the public under subsection 3 of this section shall at the stage of investigation, be subjected to proof that he possesses such powers.
5. An investigation made by the police in respect of any offence under this section shall be forwarded to the Attorney General of the State for review and advice before the prosecution of any person suspected of having committed the offence.

>𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 19: 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞
1. Any person who uses any religious place for the commission or to aid the commission of any crime, commit an offense and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of 6 years with an option of fine of 20 million naira or both.
2. Any religious place suspected of being used to commit or aid the commission of any crime may be sealed by the order of the Governor pending the conclusion of investigation.
3. If after the conclusion of investigation, there exists a prime facie case of the commission or aiding the commission of any crime in such place, any person found culpable shall be charged to court.
4. Where a person is charged to court under this section, the property or place involved shall be sealed, except unsealed by the order of the Governor, remain sealed until the determination of the charge or unless otherwise ordered by the court.

>𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 20: 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬.

Any person who performs or requires of any person the performance of any rituals involving hūman pãrts, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of 25 years without an option of fine.

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