7,000 Abidjan-Lagos road victims demand compensation
More than 7,000 farmers, landowners and property developers affected by Lot 1 of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Road Project have demanded the immediate payment of compensation for their lands and properties. The affected persons, drawn from communities along the Elubo-Agona-Nkwanta section of the project in the Western Region, said they had been unable to farm or … The post 7,000 Abidjan-Lagos road…
Over 7,000 individuals in Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Road Project's Elubo-Agona-Nkwanta area have demanded immediate compensation for their lands and properties that have been affected for nearly three years. These farmers, landowners and developers, gathered under the Coalition of Lot 1 Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Road Affected Persons, complained of economic hardship caused by the delay in the verification and valuation processes.
The Coalition made their request at a news conference in Jomoro Municipality. Their Secretary, Paul Kodwo Kwaw, said that while the valuation had been completed a few years ago, no compensation had been given yet. He explained that affected parties complied with previous directives and ceased farming and construction activities.
However, two years have passed since the last correction and verification, and compensation remains unpaid. The Coalition has petitioned several government entities and even President Mahama, but have not received a satisfactory response. They are demanding the release of valuation results and a clear timeline for compensation, as well as alternative livelihood support for affected farmers.
They also appealed to ECOWAS to intervene. The Ministry of Roads and Highways, however, clarified that compensation payment lies within the purview of ECOWAS, not their department.
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