753 Seized Houses: FG Debunks Giving Sale Rights To Company

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development stated that it has not appointed or given sale rights to any company or consultant to coordinate the sale of the 753 houses seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), linked to the former CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele.

The ministry’s director, press and public relations, Badamasi Haiba, yesterday, stated that the disclaimer became necessary on the backdrop of a claim by a company (name witheld), that it has been appointed as official auctioneers for the sales of the 753 units of houses by the Federal government.

The ministry said it learnt that the company has written proposals and introduction letters to unsuspecting Nigerians and agencies asking them to purchase an expression of interest form to purchase the houses.

It explained that the copy of the letter sighted by the ministry has a particular name (details witheld) as its chief executive, as the signatory.

“For the avoidance of doubt, no sales of the 753 units of houses has commenced by the Ministry.

“The Ministry is informing the public that it will give a clear and adequate announcement regarding the sale as well as the strategy outlined for the sales of the houses, as directed by His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu”, the disclaimer warns.

The housing ministry’s spokesperson further advised the general public to direct all inquiries to the ministry through the departments of Public Building and Housing Development and Press and Public Relations for clarification before committing any resources.