Principle

CUSTOMARY LAW – Proof of Title under Bini Customary Law – Approval by Oba on Recommendation Is Mandatory

Area of law
CUSTOMARY LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Under Bini customary law, the Oba's approval is mandatory for land transactions. The applicant must follow the prescribed procedure. The principle applies to all acquisitions of communal land. The court will not recognise a transaction without proper approval. The rule protects the communal land tenure…

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