The residents accused the Minister of Works of altering the long-established right of way in order to preserve the properties of violators
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The highway has generated a lot of controversy. Also affected is Landmark, a private business that sits along the Atlantic Ocean beachfront in Lagos’ affluent Victoria Island area.
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“After the emergence of the Lands Use Act, 1978, the said title was further affirmed by a Judgment of the High Court of Lagos State in Suit No. ID/1883/89 . “Why are our clients – law-abiding citizens – being rewarded with oppression, while violators, who knowingly and arrogantly built on the long-established Right of Way are being treated with reverence?” Mr Ogunye asked.Contacted for a response on Sunday at different times, Mr Umahi’s known phone line was busy. A text message was also sent to the same phone line.
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