Abia State government says it paid fair compensation to people who gave up land for the airport project. Officials denied claims that they forced villagers to use specific lawyers during the process. The denials came after some Nsulu community members accused the government of underpaying them for their property. These villagers alleged that the Lands Commissioner Chaka Chukwumerije made them use certain attorneys, which led to money losses.
The government called these accusations false. Chukwumerije stated clearly that his ministry never selects attorneys for anyone or pressures them about legal representation. He explained that choosing an attorney remains each person's right. The commissioner confirmed his office pays full compensation to landowners except when they name a legal representative themselves. He added that his ministry protects people's rights through direct payments after checking identification cards.
Abia officials asked for proof of any wrongdoing against their policies and promised to investigate any evidence showing proper procedures weren't followed. The government maintains that all compensation dealings happened transparently. They reject any suggestion that Nsulu villagers lost money through unfair practices or forced legal representation during the airport land acquisition.
The government called these accusations false. Chukwumerije stated clearly that his ministry never selects attorneys for anyone or pressures them about legal representation. He explained that choosing an attorney remains each person's right. The commissioner confirmed his office pays full compensation to landowners except when they name a legal representative themselves. He added that his ministry protects people's rights through direct payments after checking identification cards.
Abia officials asked for proof of any wrongdoing against their policies and promised to investigate any evidence showing proper procedures weren't followed. The government maintains that all compensation dealings happened transparently. They reject any suggestion that Nsulu villagers lost money through unfair practices or forced legal representation during the airport land acquisition.
