ElSudani:


Precisely.

JuanDeDios:

So you believed Abuja people had two heads. Since the court said they didn't, the territory's status should be changed to Abuja State. Na wah for una.

Programmer47:


I can bet my two cents you have never read the Land Act. Just confidently stating nonsense.
Sometimes read, so you don't embarass yourself. Any lawyer on this thread would just laugh at your peak Tom foolery. In your mind you're schooling me but you keep on making a fool of yourself. I don't even need to do or say anything.

Jogs1900:
State creation is an act of the parliament I.e. the legislature.They should channel this request to the national assembly.

Abrahamweb:

Baba, you stuuuuupid.
I'm in Abuja and the indigenous people are still in Abuja.
I don't know the facts you are depending on.

OGHENAOGIE:
stepping down for who? Even if Atiku don't contest obi won't get the ticket 2027 a Northerner ll still fly PDP flag even if not Atiku... Even in America Washington DC isn't a state so don't expect fct to be a state...

legitnow1:



I WONT BE SHOCKED BECOS, I EXPECT SAME BS FROM TRIBUNAL AT SUPREMECOURT.


I WAS JUST SAYING IN A SANE COUNTRY, SCENARIO.


U JUST HAVE TO LOOK WHO IS THERE, TO ALREADY KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT.

TemplarLandry:
Another hearsay from Bala.
Bala is disorganized. 😁

casualobserver:


There is nothing like FCT indigene anymore, they can’t eat their cake and have it they were relocated and compensated in order that the FCT could be created. By law there is nothing like an FCT indigene, they’ve been bought out and settled long ago.

It is like traditional rulers claiming sovereignty. The British had overthrown them and they have lost their kingdoms, that they are still recognized for sentimental and cultural reasons does not mean they have any Kingdoms or can start claiming rights to kingdoms. There is no mention of traditional rulers in the constitution because they don’t exist in the eyes of federal law It is only states that recognize them again for cultural sentiment and administrative reasons. Same with FCT indigenes.

LesbianBoy:
The judgement on this particular 25% issue and the double nomination were the most laughable of all the judgements.

The corrupt judges said that its should be referred to as a state. Oya where is the governor and what is the capital of FCT? They also ruled that shettima double nomination WAS NOT INTENTIONAL. Can you imagine?

And APC supporters agreed to such a fraudulent ruling. If it's like that, all those in jail for one offence or the other should be released after all they didn't do it intentionally too

NIGERIA WILL NEVER BE GREAT

Tribalistic yorubas think they are doing igbos but what they don't know is that they are doing everyone including themselves. As it stands now the future of the unborn generation doesn't look good in that useless country when things like these keep happening. Japa if you can!

ElSudani:
The original inhabitants of the FCT were relocated. So, who are these indigenes?

tonytony208:


Even if Tinubu rapes your mother and there are clear evidences to prove it, you will still call it hearsay from Bala.

That's how highly despecable your life is.

ElSudani:
The original inhabitants of the FCT were relocated. So, who are these indigenes?

undigeh:



That Abuja original inhabitants were relocated, being the reason Abuja has a unique status from other states, according to the constitution.
Since the constitution is now overruled by the court, and is accepted, Minister must vacate his office for their governor and senators and representatives to emerge.[color=#990000][/color]

Abrahamweb:

Baba, you stuuuuupid.
I'm in Abuja and the indigenous people are still in Abuja.
I don't know the facts you are depending on.

legitnow1:




OR CALL FRESH ELECTION WITH BVAS AND DEMAND TRANSPERANCY.

chymeze:

You don't even get the point! The election tribunal had given a judgement which placed FCT like a state, and so going by the tribunal judgement, if they say FCT holds no special status but is a state like every other state in Nigeria then they should accordingly produce their own governor and three senators and equivalent HOR members like every other state. Now if you say they (FCT residents) should channel this to the legislature for the legislature to make them a state, then you're indirectly saying that FCT isn't a state yet and that the conclusion of the tribunal that FCT is already like a state was wrong.
So the entire point here is that, the errors of the tribunal has clearly come up and it is already creating rippling effects and consequences.

chymeze:

You don't even get the point! The election tribunal had given a judgement which placed FCT like a state, and so going by the tribunal judgement, if they say FCT holds no special status but is a state like every other state in Nigeria then they should accordingly produce their own governor and three senators and equivalent HOR members like every other state. Now if you say they (FCT residents) should channel this to the legislature for the legislature to make them a state, then you're indirectly saying that FCT isn't a state yet and that the conclusion of the tribunal that FCT is already like a state was wrong.
So the entire point here is that, the errors of the tribunal has clearly come up and it is already creating rippling effects and consequences.

BreconHills:


Campaign for electoral reform and let your candidate put that on his ticket. Such actions will catalyse democracy - you will be surprised how many people will line up behind this. This one will not be nullified.

casualobserver:


This is posted not for your benefit but for the benefit of those who actually seek knowledge and would like to talk from a position of knowledge and not ignorance or emotion. Indigenes have no claim to the land or any say in the administration of the FCT. It is there in black and white. The only claims indigenes have is claims for compensation. This is the law, if they like they can go to court and embarrass themselves like Obingoos

1. Creation of Federal Capital Territory for Nigeria
[4th February, 1976]
(1) There is hereby established a capital territory in and for the Federal Republic of Nigeria to be designated as the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja (hereinafter referred to as the "Federal Capital Territory".
(2) The Federal Capital Territory shall consist of the area described in Part II of the First Schedule to this Act.
[First Schedule.]
(3) The area contained in the Capital Territory shall, as from the commencement of this Act, cease to be a portion of the States concerned and shall henceforth be governed and administered by or under the control of the Government of the Federation to the exclusion of any other person or authority whatsoever and the ownership of the lands comprised in the Federal Capital Territory shall likewise vest absolutely in the Government of the Federation.


………………

6. Compensation payable
(1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any other enactment or by any srule of law, compensation payable in respect of any land comprised in the Federal Capital Territory shall be assessed and computed in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
(2) In computing compensation payable under this Act, account shall be taken of any building or crops on the land acquired for the purpose of this Act, so however that any compensation payable shall be as respects‐
(a) land affected by this Act, for an amount equal to the total rent paid by the lessee over the period between the date of the execution of the lease and the date of its determination by the Authority together with interest at the bank rate between the last‐mentioned date and the date of payment of compensation;
(b) building on such land, for the amount of the actual cost of construction of the building (less any depreciation) together with interest at the bank rate over the period between the date of acquisition of such building and the date of payment of compensation;
(c) crops on such land, for an amount equal to the fair market value of such crops,
and the cost mentioned in the foregoing provisions of this subsection shall be such as may be determined by the Authority.
(3) Any person who claims any right or interest in any land comprised in the Federal Capital Territory shall submit, in writing, particulars of his claims to the Executive Secretary on or before the expiration of twelve months from the date of commencement of the order made under section 2 of this Act or such longer period as the President may, either generally or in relation to any particular claim or claims, prescribe by notice published in the Federal Gazette.
(4) No claim for compensation shall be entertained by the Authority unless a written notice of the claim in accordance with subsection (3) of this section is served on the Authority within the period specified in the said subsection.



https://www.placng.org/lawsofnigeria/laws/F6.pdf

ElSudani:


I want you to point out where I said the original inhabitants are no longer in Abuja. Original inhabitants of everywhere in Nigeria are in Abuja, that doesn't mean anyone whether indigenous to Abuja or not have any special legal rights over anywhere in the FCT.
Learn to read and cut down on the insults. It reduces your brain cells.

legitnow1:



WHERE IS THAT WRITTEN IN THE CONSTITUTION?

BreconHills:


Campaign for electoral reform and let your candidate put that on his ticket. Such actions will catalyse democracy - you will be surprised how many people will line up behind this. This one will not be nullified.

Programmer47:



I triggered this one to quote a full epistle.
Now, to everyone here , notice how this was a law passed. This was never an agreement or a law that revoked the indigenes status but rather revoked their "right" to claim the land. They are very much still the indigenes of Abuja but under the law, the land belongs to the Government.
Note how the compensation is for Crops
If for any reason the Capital was to shift to any other state, the Indigenes would reclaim their land just like the Lagosians did.
Don't let this quack lawyer mix up the facts.
This is why you have the Ona of Abuja who has been pushing for Abuja to be a state since 2022 and something like a council of traditional chiefs.

Sometimes, read properly before you start embarrassing yourself. You quickly went to Google thinking you had pulled a fast one? Stupid brainless mob

samsard:
Oga, please stop making uninformed comments on the internet with confidence. I have been in the FCT since I was a kid because my mom was a teacher teaching in the rural areas, FCT indigenes are still very much in the FCT.

wirinet:


So in effect the Gbagyi people of Abuja have lost their indigeneship rights.

ElSudani:


Here is the law that established Abuja as the FCT. Please read the first schedule carefully with a toned dow emotion.

"The area contained in the Capital Territory shall, as from the commencement of this Act, cease to be a portion of the States concerned and shall henceforth be governed and administered by or under the control of the Government of the Federation to the exclusion of any other person or authority whatsoever and the ownership of the lands comprised in the Federal Capital Territory shall likewise vest absolutely in the Government of the Federation."

Abrahamweb:

Who are the original inhabitants of Abuja?
And where are they now?
Cus I've been in Abuja for 30years now.
Please educate me.

legitnow1:


U NEVER SEE ARAB SPRING OR COUP BEFORE?



E NO EASY TO GO AGAINST THE MAJORITY, THOSE JUDGES THAT RAPE CONSTITUTION WILL BE IN SOUP, BECOS THIS IS NOT GOING TO END.