FCT Administration moves to tighten security oversight, warning property owners against renting facilities to illegal organisations and unrecognised political party factions.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has warned owners of event centres, hotels, and other public facilities in Abuja against allowing their premises to be used by illegal organisations or political groups not recognised by the electoral authorities.
The warning was issued under the directive of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as part of efforts to strengthen security measures across the nation’s capital.
In a statement released by the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the administration announced that properties found hosting activities of illegal groups could face severe sanctions, including the revocation of their land titles.
According to the statement, the FCTA has commenced closer monitoring of event centres, hotels, and public buildings to ensure they are not used for gatherings capable of threatening public peace or undermining security operations within the Federal Capital Territory.
The administration stressed that facility owners must take responsibility for verifying the legitimacy of organisations seeking to rent their premises and should clearly understand the purpose of any event before granting approval.
Particular attention was directed at political gatherings, with the FCTA advising hotel and event centre operators to engage only with leaderships of political parties officially recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The statement noted that proper documentation and transaction records must be maintained for all bookings involving political organisations and public events.
According to the administration, failure to comply with the directive could attract serious consequences, including the withdrawal of title documents and other regulatory actions against affected properties.
The FCTA maintained that all land allocations within the Federal Capital Territory are intended strictly for lawful activities and must not be used in ways that could endanger public order or national security.
The directive comes amid heightened political activities ahead of future elections, with authorities seeking to prevent the use of public facilities for meetings or events organised by groups operating outside recognised legal and political frameworks.
The administration reiterated its commitment to supporting security agencies and preserving peace, stability, and lawful conduct within Abuja and its surrounding areas.
