Key Points:
- Isaac Fayose says 25 tenants owe him ₦287 million. He says they stayed three years without rent.
- He says the group filed a case against him. They claim he made threats to their lives.
- He says he has paid ₦48 million on lawyers. He blames court delays for the slow case.
Isaac Fayose has cried out over a long rent fight. He says his tenants have not paid for more than three years. The figure, by his claim, stands at ₦287 million today. He says they still chose to sue him in court.
He spoke after a court visit at Abuja Zone 6. In a short clip, he laid out his pain. He said the debt covers 24 flats plus a small restaurant. He put the total tenants at about 25 people.
Legal costs and court delays
Fayose says he spends cash to keep the case alive. He puts his legal bill at ₦48 million so far. He says five courts now share parts of the case. He blames many adjournments for slow progress.
He also shared what the tenants now claim in court. He says they accuse him of threats to their lives. He rejects that claim and calls it unfair. He says the suit helps them to buy more time.
At the court, he spoke in a sharp tone. “Can you stay abroad in someone’s house for three years without rent,” he asked. “Then still drag the owner to court,” he added. He says this shows how tough life feels in the country.
Wider context and fresh reactions
Talk on rent rows keeps growing online this month. Justice topics also trend in recent days across Nigeria. For context, see this piece on an Edo court jailing ten internet fraudsters. It shows courts still act on clear facts when cases move.
A lawmaker case also drew heat last week. You can read the Plateau lawmaker declared wanted over TETFund scam. That story shows firm orders when agencies push hard.
For now, Fayose says he waits on the courts. He wants the tenants to clear the full bill. He says he will keep showing up for each sitting. He urges the system to speed up the case.
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