In a shocking turn of events, Dr. Umar Johnson’s long-anticipated FDMG Academy in Wilmington, Delaware, faces imminent closure as the city prepares to auction off the property due to unpaid fees and taxes. The city of Wilmington has issued a notice on the door of the school, demanding payment for overdue vacant property registration fees and utilities by August 25. If the funds are not secured, the campus, which has been in development for over six years, will be sold to the highest bidder.

This alarming news comes amid a backdrop of financial turmoil for Johnson, whose accounts are reportedly frozen, leaving him unable to access essential funds. The urgency of the situation has prompted Johnson to rally his supporters for a potential protest at city hall, urging them to take immediate action to save the school. However, critics, including fellow activist Tariq Nasheed, are questioning Johnson’s management and transparency regarding the school’s finances, suggesting that his repeated fundraising efforts have failed to yield tangible results.

As the deadline looms, the fate of the FDMG Academy hangs in the balance, emblematic of broader struggles within the pan-African movement that Johnson claims to represent. Many view this as a critical moment, potentially marking the “nail in the coffin” for pan-Africanism itself, as the school’s failure could symbolize the collapse of a once-promising vision for community empowerment.

With accusations of mismanagement and dishonesty swirling, the pressure mounts on Johnson to deliver on his promises. As supporters and detractors alike watch closely, the clock is ticking, and the stakes have never been higher. Will Dr. Umar Johnson be able to salvage his dream, or is this the end of the FDMG Academy? Time is running out, and the community awaits a response.