Jim Nwobodo denies wife’s involvement in pastor’s property demolition
A former governor, Jim Nwobodo, has rejected claims that his wife, Pat Nwobodo, was involved in the demolition of a building owned by Pastor Basil Ogbuanu. The pastor had accused Mrs. Nwobodo of orchestrating the demolition at Patson Estate. Jim Nwobodo stated the dispute was due to alleged unauthorised construction and estate regulation breaches. He insisted his wife acted in good faith and was unfairly accused.
What we know
- Jim Nwobodo said the conflict began over unauthorised building activities and estate regulation breaches by Pastor Basil Ogbuanu.
- On January 16, Mrs. Nwobodo visited the estate with a landscape architect and police orderly for an inspection, during which the group was detained and a police officer was assaulted.
- Police later intervened to rescue the group, and Ogbuanu was apprehended at Akanu Ibiam International Airport and later arraigned in court over property-related offences.
- Nwobodo claimed he had offered Ogbuanu a refund for the property, but it was declined.
- He maintained that his wife was not involved in the demolition and expressed disappointment over the allegations against her.
