Sokoto govt shuts ADC office over disputed ownership
The Sokoto State Government has shut down an office of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, following questions over the legal ownership of the property. The state Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Barrister Nasiru Dantsoho, announced the development on Monday, explaining that the closure was also intended to prevent a recurrence of a recent confrontation involving […] Sokoto govt shuts ADC…
The Sokoto State Government has halted operations at an African Democratic Congress, ADC, office due to uncertainties surrounding the property's legal ownership. Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Barrister Nasiru Dantsoho, announced the decision on Monday, stating that the closure aimed to avert future disputes between party supporters and potential troublemakers.
During an investigation, Dantsoho revealed that the property was registered under the defunct Savannah Bank, with no evidence of ownership transfer recorded in government records. He further disclosed that the state had reached out to the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, to identify the current owners of the building.
However, NDIC has yet to provide a response to the inquiry. The government intends to keep the ADC office closed until it receives clarification from NDIC and determines the rightful owner of the premises. Dantsoho urged anyone claiming ownership to present evidence for official verification, promising to transfer the building to its legitimate owner once the matter is resolved.
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