Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki revokes certificate of occupancy of James Ibori’s property

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has revoked the statutory right of occupancy of a property belonging to former governor of Delta State, James Ibori. The property is located on plot 103A Aiguobasimwin Crescent, old GRA, Oredo Local Government Area.

 

The Edo state governor who signed the revocation order, said the property was revoked in exercise of the power conferred on him by sections (28) 1 and 38 of the Land Use Degree of 1978 and by virtue of all other laws enabling him on that behalf.

 

No reason was given for the revocation.

 

When contacted by The Nation, Ibori said he is aware of the revocation as the governor informed him three months ago.