Mr Galadima noted that the directive allowed park operators to resubmit their documents to the Parks and Recreation Department for a fresh review.
The adjourned until October 8 for trial.
The judge held that the bank acted on an invalid order made by a magistrate court that lacked the requisite jurisdiction.
While no law explicitly bars an FCT minister from granting land to family, Mr. Wike’s approvals for his son suggest far-reaching, systemic self-dealing.
He said the deal was concluded and N500 million paid for the said property.
Justice Slyvanius Oriji, however, overruled the objection by Mr Ogbole for not meeting the required provisions of the law.
Mr Adedeji emphasised that when children are educated, they grow up to be responsible citizens who pay their taxes and do what is right.
Defaulters in Wuse I, Garki I and Garki II will pay N2 million as penalty in addition to the ground rent owed.
The FCTA had, on March 17, announced the revocation of the 4,794 land titles over non-payment of ground rent for more than 10 years.
Mr Braimah said the AEPB was up to date in its payment obligation to the contractors, saying, “We have paid them 100 per cent, and no contractor is being owed.”
