Nwobodo rejects claims against wife in Enugu estate dispute
Chief Jim Nwobodo, former governor of old Anambra State, has denied allegations that his wife, Pat Nwobodo, was involved in the demolition of a property owned by Pastor Basil Ogbuanu. The controversy centers on a building at Patson Estate, Independence Layout, Enugu, where Ogbuanu accused Mrs. Nwobodo of orchestrating the demolition. Chief Nwobodo insists the dispute is about unauthorized construction and estate regulation breaches. He expressed disappointment over the accusations against his wife, emphasizing her efforts to resolve the estate’s issues.
What we know
- Chief Jim Nwobodo stated that the situation escalated on January 16, 2026, when his wife visited the estate with a landscape architect and a police orderly for inspection.
- He claimed the group was prevented from leaving after the estate gates were locked, and the accompanying police officer was assaulted.
- Backup police were called to rescue the group and secure the premises.
- Pastor Basil Ogbuanu was later apprehended at Akanu Ibiam International Airport and arraigned for alleged illegal construction and property offences.
- Chief Nwobodo maintained that his wife acted in good faith and denied her involvement in the demolition, but did not clarify who ordered it.
