Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has signed two key laws — the Edo State Public Property Protection Law, 2025, and the Customary Court of Appeal (Re-establishment) Law, 2025 — aimed at strengthening accountability and justice in the state.
The Public Property Protection Law establishes a committee to safeguard and recover government assets.
It prescribes a 10-year jail term for anyone who forcefully occupies or vandalises state property, and five years for unauthorized sale or transfer.
Okpebholo said the move demonstrates his administration’s zero tolerance for corruption and misuse of public property, warning that offenders and professionals aiding illegal land deals will face prosecution.
The Customary Court of Appeal Law reconstitutes the court as a superior court of record, with jurisdiction over customary, civil, and chieftaincy matters.
Judges will be appointed through the National Judicial Council (NJC) and confirmed by the State Assembly.
The Governor said the new laws reaffirm Edo’s commitment to transparency, justice, and protection of public assets.
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