The way forward regarding the illegal boathouses in Armier, and anywhere else for that matter, is for the government to appoint an independent board that will establish how long each squatter has occupied the land.

The squatter will then be made to pay a backdated rent in proportion to today’s going rate as well as for the electricity stolen over the years.

Only then should these people’s case start to be considered.

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