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The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning (MLHCP) has issued a formal response to allegations circulating on social media regarding a land dispute involving Ms. Admire Bio.
In a public notice, the Ministry described the claims as defamatory, false, and aimed at undermining the integrity of its staff and the Government of Sierra Leone. According to the Ministry, the matter stems from a 2024 complaint of land encroachment in which Ms. Bio was implicated.
The Ministry states that Ms. Bio declined to provide ownership documents during a verification exercise and was observed building on the property without a valid permit. A stop-work order was subsequently issued but reportedly ignored, prompting police intervention.
Further inquiries by the Ministry determined that the land in question was legally purchased in 2016 by Mr. Ali Abdallah Jouni, who acquired it from Mr. Alieu Thorlu-Bangura with official documentation dating back to 1977. The Ministry says it has no record of any court ruling or transaction altering the ownership of the land.
Rather than seeking redress through the courts, Ms. Bio allegedly appealed to Parliament. The Ministry emphasized that Parliament’s role is to provide policy oversight, not to adjudicate land disputes.
The Ministry also condemned recent social media posts attributed to Ms. Bio, which it described as containing insulting language directed at senior staff. It reaffirmed its commitment to due process, transparency, and lawful land administration, warning that it reserves the right to pursue legal action against defamatory statements or cyberbullying.
In its statement, the Ministry urged the public to rely on official communications for accurate information and called on the media to avoid spreading misinformation. It reiterated its dedication to protecting land reform gains and maintaining the integrity of Sierra Leone’s public institutions.
