Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved the payment of ₦914 million as compensation for the demolition of the hotel belonging to the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Youth Leader, Mr. Tony Adun, popularly known as Kabaka.

The multi-million-naira T. Latifah Hotel and Suites, located in the Ugbor axis of GRA, Benin, was demolished on February 5, 2020, under the administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki, over claims that it was built on government land.

Edo State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Paul Ohonbamu, confirmed the development to journalists in Benin City, stating that the payment followed a resolution reached at the State Executive Council meeting.

He explained that Adun had challenged the demolition in court and won the case. Since the ruling was inherited by the current administration, Governor Okpebholo decided to implement it.

“As a governor who believes that decisions of the court are to be obeyed, today (Friday), EXCO has approved the sum the court asked to be paid. The beneficiary will know that we have a governor who is thoughtful, law-abiding, and believes that justice must be rooted in confidence,” Ohonbamu said.

Weekend Tribune recalls that on June 13, 2025, Adun revealed in a viral video on Edo Videos Facebook page that Governor Okpebholo had also promised to rebuild his hotel. The disclosure came a day earlier during the Democracy Day celebration at the State Government House.

“Your Excellency, I want to thank you for your promise. I want to tell you all what makes my Democracy Day today.

“What makes my Democracy Day today is His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and Hon. Dennis Idahosa, who have promised Kabaka that they will rebuild my hotel this morning.

“May God bless you all as you join me to celebrate my lost hotel,” he stated.