Nigeria, May 6 -- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday held a media chat in Abuja, addressing simmering land disputes in the capital as well as deepening political tensions within the opposition camp and beyond.

At the heart of his briefing was a renewed push to enforce land regulations in the FCT, with the minister insisting that illegal developments, particularly shanties and unapproved structures, would face demolition regardless of public sentiment.

Mr Wike dismissed what he described as emotional appeals from religious leaders and residents opposing planned developments around Jabi Lake, stressing that urban planning decisions would be guided strictly by law and the Abuja master plan.

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