Friday, November 23, 2012

FCT Minister stalls hearing on demolition of Minanuel Estate

Hearing of the suit filed by residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) against the Minister of FCT over alleged illegal demolition of Minanuel Estate along Airport Road in Abuja has been stalled following a request by counsel to the Minister that he needs more time to study the case file.
The demolished 500 units of Minanuel Estate allocated to the Senators
The residents under the aegis of Minanuel Estate subscribers instituted the N5billion suit against the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) over alleged breach of due process in demolishing 500 housing units in the estate without a valid court order.
Although the suit had to be adjourned till the 29th of November after the FCT minister’s lawyer asked for more time to study the brief.
Counsel to the plaintiffs, Mr Femi Falana however prayed the court to expedite action on the suit.

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