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The administration of Enugu State Governor, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has come under fire following allegations of oppression and injustice in the handling of gazetted lands at Umunnajingene, Ugwuaji Awkunanaw.
An investor and resident, Mr. Awuzie Frankline, in a strongly worded open letter to the governor, accused the state government of reselling and developing lands lawfully acquired by genuine allottees without consultation, compensation, or explanation.
Frankline, who purchased his parcel of land in 2013 while serving as a corps member in Enugu, said he sacrificed his meagre allowance and savings to invest in the state’s future. He noted that under the administration of former Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the lands were officially gazetted and published in The Sun newspaper of August 2, 2021, where his name was clearly listed as No. 375 among legitimate beneficiaries.
Despite this legal recognition, Frankline lamented that his land has now been reallocated and taken over under the current administration. He described the act as a betrayal of trust, a violation of rights, and a deliberate oppression of those who believed in Enugu as a safe investment destination.
“This injustice leaves me disheartened as an outsider who trusted Enugu with my hard-earned resources,” he wrote, insisting that the administration’s action amounts to dispossession and intimidation of law-abiding citizens.
Frankline, who also contributes to the state’s economy through his transportation business, employing youths and supporting families, accused the government of undermining the very people who strengthen Enugu’s growth.
His demand was clear: the immediate return of his land or adequate compensation for all gazetted owners who have been unlawfully dispossessed. He stressed that the credibility of the Mbah administration and the future of Enugu as an investment-friendly state now hang in the balance.
Observers say the case has once again raised concerns over land administration in Enugu, with critics warning that if left unresolved, it could deepen mistrust in government and discourage investment in the state.
