Southwest State president freezes land adjudication in State for 90 days

The president of Southwest state, Shariif Hassan Sheikh Adan  has ordered his land ministry put on hold filing and adjudication of land disputes for up to 90 days.

Adan said the move was aimed at putting to order land issues in the Southwest which have spiraled over time as land value in Mogadishu has gone up significantly.

There have been numerous allegations of corruption regarding the disposition of land disputes with claims of fake title deeds finding way into the official system.

The president’s decision could also be seen as a move to get the situation right and build an effective system even as he puts his administration in order.

Somalia is experiencing construction boom and land value has significantly shot up and investors locally and from abroad are struggling to get a piece leading to rise of speculators and land brokers.