Lands Ministry to Release Findings on Long-Standing Bathurst/Gloucester Land Dispute Involving Several Government Officials
Aminata Koroma The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning has officially concluded its investigation into the long-standing land dispute at Bathurst/Gloucester.
The disputed property has multiple claimants, including Umaru Napoleon Koroma, Development Initiative c/o Hawa Saffa, Richard P.G. Robert, Bademba Barrie, Alpha Koroma, Councillor Mendy, Councillor Zacharia, Ekundice Thomas, the Headman of Gloucester, the Headman of Bathurst, and First Tricon.
According to the Ministry, the investigation involved a comprehensive review of documents submitted by all parties, several field inspections, and the deployment of drone technology to capture aerial images of the property. The exercise was aimed at verifying ownership claims, authenticating supporting documents, and confirming the physical boundaries of the land.
Officials stated that the Ministry has now submitted its findings and recommendations to the Office of the President for further action.
The outcome of the investigation will be publicly disclosed during a scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The disclosure session will take place at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning.
All interested parties, including claimants and members of the public, have been invited to attend the meeting and are encouraged to arrive on time.
