London council seizes social housing flat rented by Sierra Leone first lady
Southwark Council in London has repossessed a social housing flat previously rented by Fatima Jabbe-Bio, the First Lady of Sierra Leone. The council conducted a 12-month investigation after questions were raised about whether the property served as her principal residence.
Why it matters
The case highlights the enforcement of social housing rules and the public interest in ensuring limited affordable housing resources are used by those with legitimate needs.
Fatima Jabbe-Bio had been listed on the tenancy with Southwark council since 2007. Photograph: Ahmed Jallanzo/EPA View image in fullscreen Fatima Jabbe-Bio had been listed on the tenancy with Southwark council since 2007. Photograph: Ahmed Jallanzo/EPA Social housing London council seizes social housing flat rented by Sierra Leone first lady Fatima Jabbe-Bio kept tenancy in Southwark despite living for much of year at presidential lodge in Freetown
The article reports on a local government action and the controversy surrounding a public figure without taking a partisan stance.
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