Lekki waterfront property sealed by court amid ownership dispute
A waterfront property in the Lekki Peninsula Scheme area of Lagos State has been ordered sealed by the Abuja High Court. The decision follows a dispute over ownership and documentation between private parties. Henry Ugonna Orabuchi sought judicial intervention after disagreements arose during a commercial land transaction involving Elvis Eze. The court’s interim order suspends all activities on the property until the dispute is resolved.
TLDR
- Justice Othman Musa of the Abuja High Court ordered the sealing of the disputed Lekki waterfront property.
- Henry Ugonna Orabuchi filed an ex parte application seeking legal protection over disagreements with Elvis Eze regarding ownership and documentation.
- Orabuchi claimed issues arose after sand-filling and regulatory assessments, leading to concerns about compliance with planning and building regulations.
- The court’s interim order directs authorities to seal and secure the property, halting all activities until the substantive suit is determined.
- Orabuchi also petitioned the Nigeria Police, and the matter is under investigation.
