Unlawful land acquisition: Edo govt to pay compensation to owners


By Elvis Omoregie, Benin 



The Edo State Government has assured the people of the state that individuals whose lands or properties were illegally taken or destroyed by the former administration are to be compensated by the present administration of Senator Monday Okpebholo. 

The government said it is fully aware that the previous government acquired some community lands and properties taken without compensation.

The Attorney General of the State and Commissioner for justice, honorable Samson Osagie, disclosed this in Benin at a thank you party for the people of Uhunmwode local government in appreciation of their support.

Osagie said the government is already right the wrongs to ensure harmony in the state.

According to Honourable Osagie, 
"there are so many landed properties of Edo citizens who have worked hard and invested in the state that were forcefully acquired without compensation.

"This administration is going to make sure where those properties are to be compensated, while those that needed to be released will be released to their owners."

Continuing, Osagie assured the people that the present administration will look into all the complaints and make sure that those who need to be compensated  get what is due to them that no one will be left unattended to.

He noted that every Edo person will get justice in the state, adding, "That is not to say that if there are things the government wants to take responsibility for the government will not do it.

"All law suits that are capable of derailing the government will be thoroughly handled by my ministry so as to prevent any distractions.

"My ministry will provide the legal services to the government to make sure justice is delivered.

"My ministry will provide the legal advice to the governor to ensure governance have a human face where there will be no oppression and victimization in the state."

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