Rejoinder / Press Statement
The consideration of Mr. Henry Ugonna Orabuchi has been drawn to a reckless, defamatory and deceptive publication credited to Mr. Elvis Emecheta, by which he tried, unsuccessfully, to divert public consideration from the intense authorized, regulatory and felony points surrounding the disputed Lekki waterfront property presently below courtroom seal.
Mr. Orabuchi categorically states that Mr. Emecheta’s publication shouldn’t be solely false and malicious but additionally a determined try to intimidate the media, mislead the general public and canopy up information already established by paperwork, regulatory actions and subsisting courtroom processes.
On Allegations of “Land Grabbing” and Wealth
Mr. Orabuchi is a reputable businessman whose supply of funds for the acquisition of the three,000 sq. metres reclaimed waterfront land is nicely documented, lawful and absolutely traceable. The transaction in query was entered into in good religion, backed by a sound contract of sale, and your complete buy worth together with a further ₦100 million demanded by Mr. Emecheta was absolutely paid.
It is due to this fact absurd for Mr. Emecheta, who collected billions of naira, to show round and label the purchaser a “land grabber” just because the client insisted on efficiency of contractual obligations and compliance with the legislation.
On Reclamation and Multiple Assignments
Mr. Emecheta has publicly claimed that the reclamation course of continues to be ongoing. Yet, in clear contradiction, he proceeded to assign parts of the identical reclaimed waterfront land to a number of enterprise entities and a church, with paperwork, whereas refusing and failing to launch or good title paperwork in favour of Mr. Orabuchi, the lawful purchaser of three,000 sq. metres.
This singular act alone raises grave questions:
1. How can land allegedly “still under reclamation” be assigned to 3rd events?
2. Why was Mr. Orabuchi intentionally excluded after full cost?
3. Why have been paperwork selectively issued to others?
These contradictions converse louder than Mr. Emecheta’s denials and strongly reinforce the existence of great defects and disputes on the property, opposite to his claims of innocence.
On Regulatory Infractions:
Contrary to Mr. Emecheta’s narrative, Lagos State regulatory authorities confirmed that a number of constructions on the property have been unlawful, missing legitimate approvals and correct documentation. This led to the lawful intervention and removing actions by the Lagos State Building Control Authority (LASBCA).
These regulatory actions weren’t instigated by Mr. Orabuchi however have been the results of authorities assessments, additional exposing the misrepresentations made by Mr. Emecheta on the level of sale.
On Police Petitions and Jurisdiction:
It is on report that Mr. Orabuchi lawfully petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over alleged acquiring of cash by false pretence, felony breach of belief and associated offences. The IGP, after evaluation, directed investigation by Zone 2 Police Command, Lagos.
Mr. Emecheta, slightly than submit himself to this investigation, ran to Abuja to file a parallel petition which the IGP redirected to Zone-2 to additional the investigation, in clear violation of police directives on duplication of instances, an act which strongly suggests an try to pervert the course of justice.
Ironically, Mr. Emecheta now raises jurisdictional arguments, forgetting that he was the primary to method Abuja, whereas Mr. Orabuchi solely sought the safety of the Federal High Court Abuja after persistent harassment and threats, regardless of clear IGP directives.
On Media, Freedom of Speech and Intimidation:
Mr. Orabuchi by no means gagged the media. A working towards journalist lawfully sought his response and he exercised his constitutional proper to freedom of expression by stating verifiable information already earlier than the courts.
It is due to this fact hypocritical for Mr. Emecheta who was the primary to go to the media with insults, title calling and prejudicial statements to now threaten media homes for reporting the opposite aspect of the story.
On the Court-Ordered Sealing:
The sealing of the disputed Lekki waterfront property was carried out strictly pursuant to a sound ex parte order of a courtroom of competent jurisdiction, issued to protect the res and stop a breach of public peace pending the willpower of the matter.
Mr. Emecheta’s personal publications, stuffed with contradictions and emotional outbursts, additional affirm that severe authorized and possession points subsist on the property, reinforcing why the courtroom’s intervention was essential.
Final Position,
Mr. Henry Ugonna Orabuchi maintains that:
1. He is the lawful purchaser of three,000 sq. metres of reclaimed waterfront land.
He fulfilled all {financial} obligations below the contract.
2. He is not going to be intimidated by media blackmail or defamatory publications.
3. All paperwork, agreements, cost information and regulatory experiences are earlier than courts of competent jurisdiction.
4. He due to this fact warns members of the general public and potential traders to train excessive warning in any dealings with Mr. Elvis Emecheta, because the disputed Lekki waterfront property stays the topic of ongoing civil and felony proceedings.
