• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Monday, July 7, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

WINHOMES CEO Seeks Presidential Inquiry Over N250m Investment Demolition

by Helen Oyemowo Foster
3 weeks ago
in News
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

The chief executive officer of WINHOMES Global Services Limited, Engr Stella Okengwu, has called for a presidential inquiry over the demolition of his N250 million investment.

Advertisement

Okengwu publicly challenged Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, over what she describes as “false, defamatory and reckless” allegations against her company amid the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway crisis.

In a widely circulated video rapidly gaining traction across social media platforms, Okengwu refuted Umahi’s claims that WINHOMES owned undeveloped “bare land” and was not tax-compliant.

“These are outright lies. We have invested over N250 million in that estate and pay our taxes in full. What the minister is doing is not just illegal — it is criminal,” stated Okengwu.

While affirming her support for the coastal highway project and its potential to enhance commerce and tourism, Okengwu accused the minister of abusing state power to demolish her company’s legally acquired property unjustly, despite multiple layers of documentation proving the land was outside the right-of-way.

RELATED

Boundary Disputes: Olubadan Warns Trespassers To Vacate Ibadan Land

BREAKING: Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin, Dies After 1 Year On Throne

26 minutes ago
Jesus Joins Nottingham Forest

Jesus Joins Nottingham Forest

56 minutes ago

“We are not against development. However, development without the rule of law is tyranny. Armed men, bulldozers, and officials from the federal ministry descended on our estate and obliterated it, all while we had approvals and survey confirmations in hand,” she said.

In a startling revelation, the WINHOMES CEO alleged that ministry officials demanded a $150,000 bribe to alter the road’s alignment, which had been illegally diverted inland — allegedly to benefit politically connected landowners.

“They cleared the debris swiftly — to erase evidence. This wasn’t merely demolition. It was a coordinated cover-up,” she asserted.

The estate in Okun Ajah between Chainage 16 and 18 has become a focal point in the increasingly contentious realignment of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, which has drawn criticism from legal experts, diaspora stakeholders, and human rights organisations.

Okengwu also expressed her outrage over the kidnapping of a young boy named Obanla within the demolished estate premises, lamenting what she termed “total silence from law enforcement and government authorities.”

“This is no longer a civil matter. It is a national disgrace — an abuse of office, an assault on foreign investors, and a threat to Nigeria’s global credibility,” she stated.

In a direct appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Okengwu warned that failure to act decisively could tarnish the administration’s legacy.

“If this government fails because of David Umahi’s recklessness, the blame will not rest solely with him. Mr President, the world will hold you accountable. This will stain your legacy if you do not take action.”

She concluded by demanding:

– A full-scale, independent investigation into the Ministry of Works’ actions,

– Immediate compensation for victims of the demolition, particularly diaspora investors, and

– Urgent reforms to protect land rights and restore investor confidence.

“This is not just about our land. It’s about justice. It’s about whether Nigerians abroad can ever come home and invest without being undermined by the very government they trusted,” she said.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

BREAKING NEWS: Nigerians can now earn US Dollars from the comfort of their homes with Ultra-Premium domains, acquire them for as low as $1700 and profit as much as $25,000. Click here to learn how you can earn US Dollars consistently.


SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

June 12: Aiyedatiwa Hails Heroes Of Democracy, Says Nigeria On Right Path

Next Post

LASAMBUS Responds To 44,152 Emergency Calls In 4 Years

Helen Oyemowo Foster

Helen Oyemowo Foster

You May Like

Boundary Disputes: Olubadan Warns Trespassers To Vacate Ibadan Land
Cover Stories

BREAKING: Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin, Dies After 1 Year On Throne

2025/07/07
Jesus Joins Nottingham Forest
News

Jesus Joins Nottingham Forest

2025/07/07
Aviation Fuel Soars To N1,315/Litre Despite Oil Price Dip
Business

Aviation Fuel Soars To N1,315/Litre Despite Oil Price Dip

2025/07/07
Naira Seen Gaining Ground As Forex Liquidity Improves – Analysts
Business

Naira Seen Gaining Ground As Forex Liquidity Improves – Analysts

2025/07/07
After 40 Years Rule, 80-yr-old Museveni Bids To Remain In Power
News

After 40 Years Rule, 80-yr-old Museveni Bids To Remain In Power

2025/07/07
Lasaco Assurance Attains ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification
Business

Lasaco Assurance To Partner FG On Agric, Food Security

2025/07/07
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

BREAKING: Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin, Dies After 1 Year On Throne

Nigeria’s Enekwechi Sets New African Record In Men’s Shot Put

Apute Crowned Overall Winner At 2025 NOG Energy Week Golf Tourney

WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Cruise To Winning Start, Thrash Tunisia 3-0

NNL Super 8: Crown FC Threaten To Challenge Khalifat FC Victory

NWFL: Bayelsa Queens Will Sign More Players, Says Coach

Transfer: Effimi Set To Join Rivers United

Napoli Should Convince Osimhen To Stay – Giordano

AGEless Emerges Brand Ambassador As Benue FA Chairman Launches Estate Company

Transfer: Gyokeres Agrees Deal With Arsenal

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.