On 26 May 2025, over 4,700 land titles were revoked in Abuja due to unpaid ground rent, raising legal questions about the FCT Minister’s powers and the rights of landholders under the Land Use Act.
In this article, TEMPLARS Partner, Sadiq Ilegieuno, and Associates, Francis Jarigo, and Oliver Chukkol, analyse the legal basis for the revocations, the procedures the government must follow, and the steps landholders should take to protect their rights.
With enforcement now paused following a presidential directive, affected landholders should act swiftly to ensure compliance.