Court Halts Construction of Apo Resettlement Market Over Legal Dispute

Construction work on the highly controversial Apo Resettlement Market Scheme in Abuja has been suspended by court order, following a legal battle over ownership and development rights.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, presided over by Justice Yusuf Halilu, issued an interlocutory injunction stopping further activity on the site, located at Plot 1729, Cadastral Zone E27, Apo. The injunction prohibits AMAC Investment and Property Development Company Ltd, Commercial Properties Ltd, Manillah Integrated Partners Ltd, and their agents from carrying out any further development on the land.

The injunction was filed by Techs and Concretes Nigeria Ltd. and its CEO, Dr. Shuaibu Omeiza Musari, who allege that Manillah Integrated Partners Ltd, the designated developer, breached a joint venture agreement by unilaterally initiating construction without consent.

According to court filings, Techs and Concretes Nigeria Ltd claims it was formally recognized as the project’s lender, co-developer, and exclusive marketer, and should have been actively involved in all development decisions.

“From what has played out, as contained in the respective affidavits… I am fortified to say that there is indeed an agreement which both parties have signed… The second defendant/applicant (Techs and Concretes Ltd) is entitled, in law, to rely on the same as the basis for establishing legal interest,” stated Justice Halilu.

He concluded that the injunction was necessary to preserve fairness and prevent further harm to the legal interests of the parties involved.

“The applicant has the advantage of convenience,” Justice Halilu added, noting that the injunction would ensure fair play while the legal issues are resolved.

The Apo Resettlement Market Scheme is a multi-million naira project designed to boost commercial activity in the Apo district of Abuja. However, the recent ruling has cast a shadow over its future, with stakeholders now facing uncertainty until the matter is fully resolved in court.

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