Nicholas Ukachukwu, recently elected as the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate for Anambra State in the upcoming 2025 election, has a controversial past that resurfaced following his emergence during the party’s primaries on Saturday.
Beyond his political aspirations, Ukachukwu has been involved in real estate development within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where he previously faced serious allegations from residents of the Prince and Princess Estate in Abuja.
In a September report, homeowners in the estate accused Ukachukwu, the estate’s developer, of extortion, intimidation, and coercion. They claimed he imposed unauthorized levies and enforced mandatory facility management services, despite their longstanding ownership of the properties. Residents also reported obstruction in obtaining their Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-Os), a situation they described as both exploitative and unlawful.
Mohammed Ibrahim, chairman of the estate’s Elders Forum and Board of Trustees, addressed the media on the issue. He emphasized that many of the homeowners had fully paid for their houses over 15 years ago, yet Ukachukwu allegedly continued to disregard the owner-occupier terms outlined in their development lease agreements.
“Most of us are either retired or currently serving the country in various capacities. It’s disheartening that after so many years, we are still battling for recognition of our ownership rights,” Ibrahim said.
The residents expressed concern over Ukachukwu’s continued interference and called on the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), under Minister Nyesom Wike, to take urgent action. In their petition, they demanded that Ukachukwu and his agents vacate the estate, cease harassment, and facilitate the proper issuance of C-of-Os to legitimate homeowners.
They also appealed for the removal of private security personnel deployed by the developer at estate gates, citing the use of police connections to intimidate estate leaders and staff of the residents’ association.
“We request an immediate inspection of the estate by FCDA officials to document the violations and take necessary corrective measures. We also call on the government to prevent any further use of law enforcement to intimidate our association’s leadership,” Ibrahim added.
While Ukachukwu has not publicly responded to these allegations, the incident continues to draw public interest, especially in light of his recent political elevation.
