NGThe Enugu State Government has denied allegations made by Sahara Reporters that its officials engaged in land grabbing through a private company called Coal City Eastern Alliance Limited. The report accused several current and former officials of being beneficial shareholders in the company and claimed that the state government acquired community and individual lands to transfer them to the company. In response, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Malachy Agbo, stated that the named individuals were Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) used to protect government interests and that the officials were merely trustees acting in the public interest. He emphasized that none of the officials received financial benefits from the companies and that the companies were managed by officials from previous administrations.
Bias read (Center): While the article discusses a politically sensitive issue involving government officials and potential misconduct, the framing appears balanced. It presents both the allegations from Sahara Reporters and the government's rebuttal, including specific claims and counterclaims. The tone does not appear
