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Stakeholders in Anambra State have warned that if the rampant land grabbing in the state is not urgently addressed, it could get out of control, creating a situation that no government can manage,
Southeastposts.com, reports that landlords and land owners both at family and community levels, have also shared their experiences on the activities of land grabbers who pose under false pretenses, exploit legal ambiguities and corrupt networks to unlawfully seize land from rightful owners.
It was learnt that the growing menace, threatens to undermine property rights, destabilise communities and erode public trust in governance in the state.
The Stakeholders who met recently , warned that the unchecked actions of these individuals could lead to a loss of faith in the legal system and create an atmosphere of fear and insecurity among landowners.
They, however, advised the state authorities to take decisive action, enforce strict regulations and hold offenders accountable to prevent the issue from becoming an insurmountable crisis.
On his part, a former legislator in Anambra State, Mr Anthony Okafor, insisted that protecting the rights of citizens and maintaining social order must be a top priority to ensure the long-term stability and prosperity of the state.
He revealed that land in some communities in the state was becoming a scarce commodity, adding that so many powerful people were swooping on people’s land without the government checking the trend.
Okafor urged the state Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, to act on the findings of any White Paper resulting from panels of inquiry established by the state government.
He added that these inquiries were set up to investigate land grabbing activities that have reportedly led to loss of life and property destruction in various parts of the state.
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