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Edo Governor Approves N914M Compensation for Demolished Hotel

9/28/2025

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Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo approved N914 million in compensation to Tony Adun (Kabaka) for his demolished hotel, T. Latifah Hotel and Suites, Benin City.
The hotel was razed on February 5, 2020 by Obaseki's administration for allegedly occupying government land.
A court ruling in Kabaka's favor ordered compensation; the administration says it upholds judgments after an Executive Council meeting.

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Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo approved N914 million in compensation to Tony Adun (Kabaka) for his demolished hotel, T. Latifah Hotel and Suites, Benin City.
The hotel was razed on February 5, 2020 by Obaseki's administration for allegedly occupying government land.
A court ruling in Kabaka's favor ordered compensation; the administration says it upholds judgments after an Executive Council meeting.