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Tension between authorities and farmers at Burke’s Estate has persisted due to conflicting land use interests.<\/p>

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The authorities aim to develop housing projects on land currently farmed by the community.<\/p>\n

This misunderstanding has led to frustration among the farmers, who rely on the land for their livelihoods.<\/p>

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Despite acknowledgment of the mistake by officials, tensions remain high. Owolabi Elabanjo, a Senior Extension Officer, attributes the conflict to a failure in land ownership verification.<\/p>

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Farmers facing eviction have been promised relocation, but many refuse to leave. Some farmers have been leasing the land for generations without compensation.<\/p>\n

Discussions between farmers and House Antigua Ltd, the landowner, have been ongoing for two years.<\/p>

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