• The Senate has summoned the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to address concerns over the recent demolitions in Abuja.
• A fact-finding committee was established to look into the demolition issue, with a mandate to report back within a specified time frame.
• Likewise, the Senate issued an arrest warrant against the general director of Julius Berger

FCT, Abuja – The Senate on Thursday, December 12 demanded the appearance of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to address concerns over the recent demolitions in Abuja which resulted in the displacement of many residents.

Senator Ireti Kingibe (FCT Senatorial District) moved a motion condemning what she described as illegal demolitions.

She highlighted the impact on affected families and called for an immediate halt.

“These demolitions are causing untold hardship to Nigerians. We must ensure due process,” Kingibe said.

THE Senate decided to set up an investigation committee to look into the matter and report back within a specified time, Vanguard reported.

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Arrest warrant for Julius Berger MD

In the same vein, the Senate summoned the general director of Julius Berger Nigeria PLC following the company’s refusal to provide details of the Odukpani-Itu Expressway project, a key infrastructure link between Cross the river And Akwa Ibom States.

Senator Osita Ngwu, who sponsored the motion, pointed out that the company had received over N18 billion in public funds but had not responded to previous invitations, Channels Television reported.

“This disregard for legal invitations undermines the constitutional authority of the National Assembly,” Ngwu argued.

The Senate invoked its constitutional powers by issuing an arrest warrant to compel the chief executive to appear at a postponed investigative hearing.

Wike under fire following widespread demolitions in Abuja

Earlier, Legitime.ng reported that The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, recently reiterated his commitment to demolish illegal structures in Abujadespite growing opposition.

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David Itopa, a prominent PDP figure, while speaking exclusively with Legit.ng, also criticized Wike’s approach, warning against overreach.

He therefore urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene and stop the demolitions.

Source: Legit.ng