Court Suit Stalls Planned Demolition In Abuja As Residents Warn FCTA Against Contempt




Residents of Kampala Street, Wuse II, Abuja, have formally notified the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) of a pending court case challenging actions affecting properties in the area, warning that any demolition exercise before the determination of the suit could amount to contempt of court.


The warning was contained in a letter dated June 2, 2026, addressed to the Director of Legal Services, AMMC, by the law firm of M.P. Anaukyaa & Co., solicitors to six claimants led by Mrs. Nnennaya M. Okeke.


According to the letter, the claimants are parties in Suit No. CV/1022/26 pending before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Garki Judicial Division, involving the Hon. Minister of the FCT and Corporate Ideals Properties Limited as defendants.


The solicitors stated that the suit concerns properties located on Kampala Street, off Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II, and that all relevant court processes, including the writ of summons, motion on notice, enrolled order, and Form 48, had already been served on the defendants.


They drew the attention of the AMMC to an enrolled order issued by the court on April 2, 2026, directing all parties to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and determination of the matter.


The letter noted that since the FCT Minister is a defendant in the suit and AMMC's actions are often undertaken pursuant to directives from the minister's office, it became necessary to formally notify the council of the ongoing litigation and the subsisting court order.


The claimants' counsel maintained that any attempt to proceed with demolition or other actions affecting the disputed properties would constitute a violation of the court's directive and could expose those involved to contempt proceedings.


They further argued that the properties in question are fully developed structures, some of which, according to them, have existed for more than three decades.


According to the lawyers, demolition of the buildings before the resolution of the case would result in irreparable damage to the owners and undermine the authority of the court.


"Any attempt to carry out any demolition will not only occasion injustice and irreparable damage, but it will amount to total disrespect and disregard of the express order of the court directing that status quo be maintained pending the hearing and determination of the case," the letter stated.


The solicitors also attached photographs of the disputed properties to support their claim that the structures are longstanding developments.


They urged the AMMC and all parties connected with the matter to respect the court order and refrain from taking further action until the suit is heard and determined.


As of the time of filing this report, neither the AMMC nor the Federal Capital Territory Administration had issued an official response to the notice. The matter is expected to come up for further proceedings before the FCT High Court.

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