Channels TV Hits Back at Wike: We Are Not Making Money From Guzape Land

In an official rebuttal statement, Nigeria’s leading private broadcaster, Channels Television, has challenged Minister Wike to publicly release the list of journalists and media organisations that have received land allocations in the Guzape district, FCT.

Responding to the minister’s remarks during a recent media parley, the station firmly denied any profiteering or undue financial gain from the land.

The exchange stems from Wike’s defence of land allocation policies during interactions with journalists. The minister reportedly questioned critics by citing past allocations to members of the press, specifically referencing the land occupied by Channels Television in Guzape and asking whether it was purchased or given.

Channels Television’s rebuttal pushes back against any implication of impropriety. “We are not making money from Guzape land,” the station asserted, clarifying the nature of its occupancy and operations on the site. The broadcaster emphasised its long-standing commitment to professional journalism and public service, distancing itself from suggestions of commercial exploitation of the allocated land.

The station further escalated the matter by demanding greater transparency. It called on the FCT Minister to make public the complete list of journalists who have benefited from land allocations under his administration or previous ones. This challenge aims to broaden the conversation beyond Channels TV and address lingering questions about fairness, due process, and equity in FCT land administration.

The rebuttal comes amid heightened scrutiny of land allocation practices in Abuja. Recent reports have highlighted multiple allocations in premium districts such as Guzape, Maitama, and Asokoro, including to high-profile individuals.

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