Ohanaeze Youths Seek Intervention Against Abuja Property Demolition

Ohanaeze Ndigbo youths, represented by acting secretary Anderson Achilike, have requested presidential intervention to prevent the demolition of Peka Park & Garden, located at Plot 1353, Cadastral Zone A02, Wuse 1, Abuja. They urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to halt any further demolition activities, citing a subsisting order from the FCT High Court that restrains authorities from demolishing the property.

The property, operated by Obike Industries Nigeria Limited, was allocated as a green area in 2007 and is linked to the late Chief Ikenta, a notable businessman and supporter of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo youth organization. The ongoing legal dispute, under Suit No.

CV/840/16, has seen the court issue an interlocutory order on March 9, 2017, preventing any adverse actions against the property. Despite this, on September 15, 2026, FCT officials marked the property for demolition, claiming it was earmarked for residential development.

The owners attempted to inform the officials of the court order, but on September 24, 2026, demolition commenced, including the destruction of the perimeter fencing.