Gabon warns against illegal land sales at Cap Santa Clara
The Ministry of Housing alerts residents to irregular occupations that threaten government development projects.
Gabon's Ministry of Housing, Habitat, Urbanism, and Land Registry issued a warning on October 23 regarding illegal land sales and occupations at Cap Santa Clara. The ministry stated that these irregular practices threaten government urbanization and development projects in the area. The alert aims to preserve the integrity of public land operations and remind citizens of the rules governing land transactions and construction.
The ministry detailed that land sales or transfers must be conducted by legally authorized individuals with proper land titles or administrative acts. Occupying a plot of land also requires legal standing, and any construction must adhere to existing regulations, including obtaining building permits. The warning emphasizes that fraudulent sales, illegal occupations, and unauthorized constructions can lead to land evacuation and building demolition without compensation.
This official statement serves as a deterrent against dubious transactions and aims to protect buyers from losing their investments. The government is urging the public to remain vigilant and refrain from any anarchic initiatives that could result in demolitions and evictions. The ministry's action is intended to safeguard planned public developments at Cap Santa Clara and prevent land disputes.
Why it mattersGabon's government is warning citizens about illegal land sales and occupations that could lead to financial losses and the demolition of their properties.