By Omeiza Ajayi
ABUJA: The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has dismissed claims by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company AEDC that its C2 Maitama Substation was invaded and encroached upon, describing the allegations as defamatory and malicious, and has threatened legal action against the power firm.
The FCTA Department of Development Control, in a statement by its Acting Director, Bashir Madaki Sunusi, said the AEDC’s public announcement of July 10, 2026, falsely accused an Assistant Director of the Department, Mr Chinedu Okoro, of leading land grabbers to invade the substation.
According to the statement, the Department’s actions on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, were purely statutory, transparent and professional, following a formal complaint from a lawful allottee holding a valid Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) duly signed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT.
The Department said the landowner had reported a lack of access to his property due to illegal obstructions by AEDC officials.
