The February 4th investigative report, titled “Adi Jobe and African Properties Accused in Multiple Land Sales Disputes, Missing Title Documents and ‘Fake’ Alkalo Transfers,” detailed complaints from Kerrin Russell and other individuals who claimed they paid in full for land purchased from African Properties but were left for years without secure ownership documentation, recognised physical planning approval, access to their plots, or a refund.
The complainants alleged that despite fulfilling their financial obligations, they were unable to obtain proper, plot-specific documentation that would legally secure their ownership. Some also claimed they faced difficulties identifying their exact land locations on the ground, raising concerns about demarcation and physical planning compliance.
In his response, Adi Jobe maintained that African Properties fulfilled its obligations by issuing alkalo transfers to buyers. He argued that delays in the issuance of formal land titles reflect broader administrative challenges within The Gambia’s land management system rather than any wrongdoing on the part of his company.
However, documents reviewed by The Fatu Network show that a sales agreement signed between African Properties and at least one complainant stated that “land title papers” would be issued within six months of full payment. This clause was not directly addressed in Jobe’s response.
While an alkalo transfer document was reportedly issued, the document contains no specific plot dimensions or clear demarcation details. Additionally, the same agreement shows inconsistencies in stated plot measurements, further complicating questions about clarity and compliance.
The Fatu Network has since published a full communication timeline indicating that Adi Jobe was contacted more than three weeks prior to publication with detailed questions but did not submit written responses within that period. According to the outlet, his post-publication statement also did not directly respond to those specific questions raised in the investigation.
The matter highlights ongoing concerns surrounding land transactions in The Gambia, where disputes over documentation, delayed titles, and unclear plot demarcation have increasingly become a source of public frustration. Land ownership remains one of the most sensitive and litigated issues in the country, often exposing gaps in administrative systems and due diligence processes.
The Fatu Network says its updated investigation, along with Mr Jobe’s full response, has now been made publicly available.
As the dispute continues to unfold, affected buyers are calling for greater transparency, clearer documentation processes, and stronger regulatory oversight in land sales to prevent similar controversies in the future.
