Pwajok wondered how the state government became ‘the beneficial owner’ of the land, given the “root of the title of the land.”
He noted that the manner of acquisition of the land, its attendant encumbrances, and the agreements pertaining thereto have to be cleared for any transaction or deal to be struck pertaining to the land. Questioning the value of the project, Pwajok also wondered how the parties arrived at the sum of N9billion plus valuation figure, saying, “There may be a need for independent and expert valuation to confirm the figure contained in the MoU”.
He expressed distrust as to whether other stakeholders were consulted before the MoU was drafted, and whether the communities have been validly identified and informed of the unfolding deal affecting their interests.