Mr. Henry Ugonna Orabuchi has addressed a recent publication by Mr. Elvis Emecheta, labeling it as reckless, defamatory, and misleading. Mr. Orabuchi asserts that Mr. Emecheta's publication is an attempt to deflect attention from significant legal, regulatory, and criminal issues surrounding a disputed Lekki waterfront property, which is currently under court seal. He emphatically states that Emecheta's claims are false, malicious, and a desperate effort to intimidate the media, misinform the public, and conceal facts already substantiated by official documents, regulatory actions, and ongoing court proceedings.

Addressing allegations of "land grabbing" and the source of his wealth, Mr. Orabuchi clarifies that he is a legitimate businessman. He states that the funds used for acquiring the 3,000 square meters of reclaimed waterfront land are well-documented, lawful, and fully traceable. The transaction was entered into in good faith, supported by a valid contract of sale, and the entire purchase price, including an additional ₦100 million demanded by Mr. Emecheta, was fully paid. Consequently, Mr. Orabuchi finds it absurd that Mr. Emecheta, who received billions of naira, would accuse the purchaser of "land grabbing" simply because the buyer insisted on the fulfillment of contractual obligations and compliance with the law.

Regarding the reclamation process and multiple assignments of the property, Mr. Orabuchi highlights a significant contradiction. Mr. Emecheta has publicly claimed that the reclamation process is still ongoing, yet he proceeded to assign portions of the same reclaimed waterfront land to various business entities and a church, complete with supporting documents. Simultaneously, he has refused to release or perfect title documents in favor of Mr. Orabuchi, the lawful purchaser of 3,000 square meters. This action raises critical questions: How can land purportedly "still under reclamation" be assigned to third parties? Why was Mr. Orabuchi deliberately excluded after making full payment? And why were documents selectively issued to others? These inconsistencies, Mr. Orabuchi argues, strongly indicate serious defects and disputes concerning the property, directly contradicting Mr. Emecheta’s claims of innocence.

Concerning regulatory infractions, Mr. Orabuchi refutes Mr. Emecheta’s narrative. Lagos State regulatory authorities confirmed that several structures on the property were illegal, lacking valid approvals and proper documentation. This led to lawful intervention and removal actions by the Lagos State Building Control Authority (LASBCA). These regulatory actions were not instigated by Mr. Orabuchi but were a result of government assessments, further exposing the misrepresentations made by Mr. Emecheta at the time of sale.

On the matter of police petitions and jurisdiction, records show that Mr. Orabuchi lawfully petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) regarding alleged obtaining of money by false pretence, criminal breach of trust, and related offenses. Following a review, the IGP directed an investigation by the Zone 2 Police Command, Lagos. Mr. Emecheta, instead of submitting to this investigation, filed a parallel petition in Abuja, which the IGP subsequently redirected to Zone 2 to consolidate the investigation. Mr. Orabuchi views this as a clear violation of police directives against duplicating cases, suggesting an attempt to pervert the course of justice. Ironically, Mr. Emecheta now raises jurisdictional arguments, despite being the first to approach Abuja, while Mr. Orabuchi only sought the protection of the Federal High Court Abuja after persistent harassment and threats, despite clear IGP directives.

Addressing claims of media gagging and intimidation, Mr. Orabuchi states that he never silenced the media. When a journalist lawfully sought his response, he exercised his constitutional right to freedom of expression by providing verifiable facts already before the courts. He deems it hypocritical for Mr. Emecheta, who was the first to engage the media with insults, name-calling, and prejudicial statements, to now threaten media houses for reporting the other side of the story.

Regarding the court-ordered sealing of the property, Mr. Orabuchi confirms that it was executed strictly pursuant to a valid ex parte order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction. This order was intended to preserve the subject matter of the dispute (res) and prevent a breach of public peace pending the determination of the case. Mr. Emecheta’s own publications, characterized by contradictions and emotional outbursts, further corroborate the existence of serious legal and ownership issues on the property, reinforcing the necessity of the court’s intervention.

In conclusion, Mr. Henry Ugonna Orabuchi firmly maintains his position: he is the lawful purchaser of 3,000 square meters of reclaimed waterfront land and has fulfilled all financial obligations under the contract. He asserts that he will not be intimidated by media blackmail or defamatory publications. All relevant documents, agreements, payment records, and regulatory reports are currently before courts of competent jurisdiction. Therefore, he advises members of the public and prospective investors to exercise extreme caution in any dealings with Mr. Elvis Emecheta, as the disputed Lekki waterfront property remains the subject of ongoing civil and criminal proceedings. He concludes that the matter is firmly before the courts, and no amount of propaganda can alter the established facts, documents, or the law.