IbeOkehie:
Lack of stable property rights is a big problem in Nigeria. This is something I talk about a lot when I find myself discussing Nigeria issues. By law, when you take it to the basic law, NOBODY owns land in Nigeria, it's all property of the Government. I can count a dozen people I know whose lands and houses in Nigeria have been taken by government or credibly disputed.

The funny thing is how almost no one cares about the issue including victims. It's really strange, even a friend who is currently suffering this issue in Port Harcourt says it's no big deal. I don't get it

The distress in Nigerian Government finances means a lot of this sort of thing will be happening in the near future.

If you work hard to buy or accumulate wealth and that wealth can be easily threatened or taken at any time, the tendency is for people to stop working hard or investing in ways that produce wealth. This is one of the major reasons Nigeria is very poor. The country has a socialist culture.

I hope there will be reforms in law and mindset so that cases like this become bitter memories of the past.

Are you from imo state?

Brendaniel:


Oga, most, if not all the owners are Yorubas....

The problem with most of you south west tribalist is you don't even know your enemies...

what south West have take from u ppl
U ppl can't take it

Now it's time u move to ur State nd develop it

Our advice dough

Lol, you opinion is not surprising, of course you dont own a house. So you won't know how it feels like. If Tinubu/Sanwo rape and murder your mom and sis, you will still defend them. Eru (Slave). May your slavery be permanent.

helinues:
Hope they are not kicking bucket sha.

Some people must learn in a bitter way

Modified: If indeed the most affected people are Yoruba's, then why are some people crying on their behalf?

Make una stop crying on my mentions.

The ethnic embers being fanned by sinister-minded politicians can consume this country...

Brendaniel:


Oga, most, if not all the owners are Yorubas....

The problem with most of you south west tribalist is you don't even know your enemies...

you know this as per what? I blame every Yorubas that sell land for Igbo in Lagos state



allowed igbo to purchase land from govt and not individuals so that govt will be able to regulate their overzealousness in Lagos



just do this research as a Yoruba try to rent a shop in Southeast states and come back to give your testimony, that's if you will be alive to tell the story

Christistruth03:


Land belongs to the indigenous people

The State Government only holds it in trust for them

Your fathers land that he inherited doesn’t belong to the Government

I understand why Nigerians are uncomfortable when this topic is brought up...and yes, everyone should be uncomfortable It's a psychological downer, it's depressing. Every Nigerian lawyer I've talked to about this subject always rushes to this same logic you brought up here, but the practical effects of the Land Use Act doesn't support their opinion.

Land belongs to indigenous people - collectively or individually, family or tribe? Who makes decisions about the land?

Holding land in trust means exactly what? It effectively gives government, specifically Governors, power to do whatever they want in the name of the people.

When you read your C of O, it grants you a revocable lease of 99 years. The name says it all, it's a Certificate of OCCUPANCY, not ownership. That's plain, easy to grasp English.

OK, that's the law, but what about the practical effects of ownership, as in what actually happens in society. I know people whose lands have been seized by Government in cities, villages, Abuja and Lagos. As in, I know them personally. Yet even those affected always argue that Nigerians own land in Nigeria, when they've been PROVEN wrong in real life. It's really a curious psychology, Nigerianity stretched to the limits.

Good Luck to Nigerians.

danzaki63:
My brothers from the east must learn how to accomodate others too, in their own ancestral homes. even to rent house or shop in the east, na wahala. everyone will now reciprocate all your good gestures. it is no longer business as usual. They are starting with Sulurele, which is predominally yorubas, by the time they hit you at Festac, Alaba Rago,Banana Island and Lekki, you wont be shouting Ethnic Cleansings.

Rubbish talk. Have you tried buying land or renting a property in the East and you were refused?
My former landlord is a Yoruba man from Osun State.
My neighbour is a Yoruba man from Ogun State. If you have your money ready, an Igbo man will sell property or rent to you.
I've heard a few of you claim Igbos increase the cost of land to you guys because you're not Igbo and it makes me laugh. In every community, you can't expect to pay same amount for a property as an indigene would pay. In my village, for example, I could buy a property at ₦3M, you don't expect someone from the next village to buy that property at same amount, do you?

GetSenseNow:

Are you from imo state?

Yes, Nkwerre. Why?

Christistruth03:


Not in Lagos

U fink so? we will soon see how the case goes.

helinues:
Hope they are not kicking bucket sha.

Some people must learn in a bitter way

Modified: If indeed the most affected people are Yoruba's, then why are some people crying on their behalf?

Make una stop crying on my mentions.

Seun Mynd44 Dominique justwise nlfpmod oam4j
Is it that you don't know that this guy is a hardcore no good tribalist?? Can't this guy be banned on this forum for good sake.. this is truly a shame

Adebowale89:



you know this as per what? I blame every Yorubas that sell land for Igbo in Lagos state



allowed igbo to purchase land from govt and not individuals so that govt will be able to regulate their overzealousness in Lagos



just do this research as a Yoruba try to rent a shop in Southeast states and come back to give your testimony, that's if you will be alive to tell the story

Rubbish talk. Have you tried buying land or renting a property in the East and you were refused?
My former landlord is a Yoruba man from Osun State.
My neighbour is a Yoruba man from Ogun State.
The biggest provision store in my street is owned by a Yoruba woman.
If you have your money ready, an Igbo man will sell property or rent to you but you won't know this because you don't leave your enclave.
I've heard a few of you claim Igbos increase the cost of land to you guys because you're not Igbo and it makes me laugh. In every community, you can't expect to pay same amount for a property as an indigene would pay. In my village, for example, I could buy a property at ₦3M, you don't expect someone from the next village to buy that property at same amount, do you?

7upnigeria:


Theres nothing unrepentant here. When you start a war, make sure you have the weapons to sustain your fight. You know your own weapons, you cant decide the weapons that your opponent will use against you. Just make sure you're ready for what is coming for your people, we no dey talk too much, we ain't chest beaters.

Tell me how it ends later

IbeOkehie:


I understand why Nigerians are uncomfortable when this topic is brought up...and yes, everyone should be uncomfortable It's a psychological downer, it's depressing. Every Nigerian lawyer I've talked to about this subject always rushes to this same logic you brought up here, but the practical effects of the Land Use Act doesn't support their opinion.

Land belongs to indigenous people - collectively or individually, family or tribe? Who makes decisions about the land?

Holding land in trust means exactly what? It effectively gives government, specifically Governors, power to do whatever they want in the name of the people.

When you read your C of O, it grants you a revocable lease of 99 years. The name says it all, it's a Certificate of OCCUPANCY, not ownership. That's plain, easy to grasp English.

OK, that's the law, but what about the practical effects of ownership, as in what actually happens in society. I know people whose lands have been seized by Government in cities, villages, Abuja and Lagos. As in, I know them personally. Yet even those affected always argue that Nigerians own land in Nigeria, when they've been PROVEN wrong in real life. It's really a curious psychology, Nigerianity stretched to the limits.

Good Luck to Nigerians.

The Document is a leasehold the Land owners still own and still collect Land rent from the Leaseholders and the State can revoke the leasehold at any time

The Land Owner can revoke it if the property is used for Crime or if Land rent is not being paid

IbeOkehie:


Yes, Nkwerre. Why?

I sent you a PM

ijustdey:


https://tribuneonlineng.com/lagos-oba-moves-to-seize-300-houses-owners-kick/

Pics: Some of the buildings already marked for repossession.

Nigeria na jungle I swear!!

Kabirudeen25:
If true, then the oba must be mad lol

At the end of the day, they will demand property owners pay a ratification fee to the community owners.

How much it will be, I can not say. Probably between 2-4m per house.

Even owners of undeveloped plots of land too will pay a fee.

fuckingAyaya:
Oba don broke

you understand the matter die...im dey find how to cash out untop people head😂😂😂😂😂

Christistruth03:


The Document is a leasehold the Land owners still collect Land rent from the Leaseholders and the State can revoke the leasehold at any time

That's right and the LAND OWNER IS THE GOVERNMENT. No individual Nigerians owns any lands in Nigeria, period. Again, I understand why this is not an easy reality to accept.

Have a good day.

GetSenseNow:


Rubbish talk. Have you tried buying land or renting a property in the East and you were refused?
My former landlord is a Yoruba man from Osun State.
My neighbour is a Yoruba man from Ogun State. If you have your money ready, an Igbo man will sell property or rent to you.
I've heard a few of you claim Igbos increase the cost of land to you guys because you're not Igbo and it makes me laugh. In every community, you can't expect to pay same amount for a property as an indigene would pay. In my village, for example, I could buy a property at ₦3M, you don't expect someone from the next village to buy that property at same amount, do you?

your argument does not make sense. This is discrimination.

Corn247:


Trust me they are trying to know who is who, you Wil surprised that yorubas will be left alone.

The mistake people make is to think these elites are truly looking out for you. In the end, these elites will sit and dine together while the foolish masses, who have allowed themselves be divided with ethnicism and religious sentiments, will suffer.

PureMe01:


Tell me how it ends later

I just liked your post and will be following it. I want to see how you will bring IPOB to come and man your shops in Lagos. You ain't seen nothing yet

360command:
your argument does not make sense. This is discrimination.

It won't make sense to you because your mind is already beclouded.
If my landlord had your mindset, he wouldn't be collecting 700k annual rent on his block of flats. Last I heard, he's erecting the foundation for another block of flats here in Owerri

GetSenseNow:


The mistake people make is to think these elites are truly looking out for you. In the end, these elites will sit and dine together while the foolish masses, who have allowed themselves be divided with ethnicism and religious sentiments, will suffer.

Which elites? yoruba and igbo have nothing in common, its crystal clear now.

Jst wait till swearing in. APC go show una shege

ijustdey:


https://tribuneonlineng.com/lagos-oba-moves-to-seize-300-houses-owners-kick/

Pics: Some of the buildings already marked for repossession.

And the Tinubu effect has started , he has to compensate those who were loyal to him one way or another

IbeOkehie:


That's right and the LAND OWNER IS THE GOVERNMENT. No individual Nigerians owns any lands in Nigeria, period. Again, I understand why this is not an easy reality to accept.

Have a good day.

Does the Government own the Land your father inherited from his Fathers?

The Government only holds land in trust for the State Indigenous people


By the time the Oba of Igbesa turns up on behalf of his People to reclaim their Land the Military Seized
just know Festac and Satellite Town are going down
It was only because of Patrotism that you didn’t hear from him before now

It would be a good idea to start sending him begging Parties to beg for Leniency right away the Oba is not inconsiderate

Corn247:


Which elites? yoruba and igbo have nothing in common, its crystal clear now.

Going by your useless analogy, the yorubas are more similar to the murderous Fulani than Igbos. Is this what you're saying? I remember Fani Kayode saying something similar to this

Adebowale89:



you know this as per what? I blame every Yorubas that sell land for Igbo in Lagos state



allowed igbo to purchase land from govt and not individuals so that govt will be able to regulate their overzealousness in Lagos



just do this research as a Yoruba try to rent a shop in Southeast states and come back to give your testimony, that's if you will be alive to tell the story

Please can you provide a link, video, news article or any kind of evidence to back up your claim, because you can't make this type of claim and you can't show me even 1 example of any Yoruba person who experienced that....

GetSenseNow:

I sent you a PM

Sorry didn't see it. Resend if you please. Thanks.

IbeOkehie:


Yes, Nkwerre. Why?

I just remembered, I no longer have access to the email address I used for opening this account.

Is there any other way I can get in touch with you??

GetSenseNow:

Going by your useless analogy, the yorubas are more similar to the murderous Fulani than Igbos. Is this what you're saying? I remember Fani Kayode saying something similar to this

Who mentioned fulani? Must we be same with anyone?