PUBLIC APPEAL FOR JUSTICE

PUBLIC APPEAL FOR JUSTICE

We, the Olubunmi family, hereby state clearly that we will not relent until justice prevails. We will never allow injustice against our family to stand. Although we understand that the judicial process may sometimes be slow, we firmly believe that justice will ultimately prevail.

We respectfully appeal to the support of the general public, civil society, and well meaning Nigerians, and we humbly ask for intervention at the highest level. We plead with Mr. President not to allow the actions of the Chairman of Agbado-Oke Odo LCDA  Abiodun Ishola (EJIGBADERO) to tarnish the reputation and legacy he has built over many years in Lagos State.

This appeal follows a Court of Appeal judgment delivered on 16th November 2025, which was to be enforced by court Sheriff. During the execution of this judgment, the Chairman allegedly sent armed thugs to attack the court Sheriff and members of our family. Anticipating possible violence, we documented the process using video and drone footage, which captured acts of intimidation and assault. Several members of our family were injured and were rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.

Despite these attacks, the court Sheriff carried out their lawful duty, and we peacefully took possession of our land in accordance with the court judgment.

However, immediately after we took possession, the Chairman allegedly mobilized thugs from across Lagos State to forcibly break the gates of the property and re-occupy the land. This created widespread fear, forcing some residents in the area to flee for their safety. As a law-abiding family, we did not retaliate. Instead, we reported the matter at Moshalashi Police Station, where we were assured that both parties would be invited. To date, no such invitation has taken place.

We subsequently wrote petitions to:

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Ikeja (acknowledged),

The IG Monitoring Team, Lagos (acknowledged),

Sadly, despite these acknowledgements, no concrete action has been taken to protect us or enforce the judgment.

The Chairman has allegedly been boasting publicly that the land belongs to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, whom he claims to be his political godfather, and that he enjoys immunity due to political connections. Disturbingly, part of the land lawfully recovered by the court was later forcibly entered, and a mosque was constructed on it. The Speaker was reportedly invited as the chairman of the occasion. This development shocked us, as we had always believed in the Speaker’s reputation as a law-abiding public servant.

In a related matter, this same individual has attempted to claim ownership of Iyana-Ipaja Market, land originally donated to the government by our forefathers during the administration of Governor Lateef Jakande. During disputes over revenue collection, thugs were allegedly sent to the market, leading to violent incidents, including the tragic death of Mr. Michael Ajayi, a garage worker. This matter was reported to the police, and although arrests were made, those involved were reportedly released the same day despite video evidence. To date, they continue to move freely and allegedly intimidate residents.

These events raise serious concerns about abuse of power, selective justice, and the erosion of the rule of law. It appears that political influence is being used to override court judgments and intimidate ordinary citizens.

At this critical point, we humbly appeal to:

His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,

The Attorney-General of the Federation,

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, and

The Governor of Lagos State,

to urgently intervene, ensure enforcement of lawful court judgments, protect innocent citizens, and uphold the rule of law.

Nigeria must remain a country where no individual is above the law, regardless of political affiliation or influence.

We trust that justice will prevail.

Signed:

The Olubunmi Family

This first video is from the family members, giving details and explaining the situation about the land on the day they went to execute the Court of Appeal judgment. The people in white garments and others seen in the video are his boys, planning the attack.

The Leader Of The Team:

PUBLIC APPEAL FOR JUSTICE

We, the Olubunmi family, hereby state clearly that we will not relent until justice prevails. We will never allow injustice against our family to stand. Although we understand that the judicial process may sometimes be slow, we firmly believe that justice will ultimately prevail.

We respectfully appeal to the support of the general public, civil society, and well meaning Nigerians, and we humbly ask for intervention at the highest level. We plead with Mr. President not to allow the actions of the Chairman of Agbado-Oke Odo Local Government (JIMOH ISHOLA EJIGBADERO) to tarnish the reputation and legacy he has built over many years in Lagos State.

This appeal follows a Court of Appeal judgment delivered on 16th November 2025, which was to be enforced by court bailiffs. During the execution of this judgment, the Chairman allegedly sent armed thugs to attack the court bailiffs and members of our family. Anticipating possible violence, we documented the process using video and drone footage, which captured acts of intimidation and assault. Several members of our family were injured and were rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.

Despite these attacks, the court bailiffs carried out their lawful duty, and we peacefully took possession of our land in accordance with the court judgment.

However, immediately after we took possession, the Chairman allegedly mobilized thugs from across Lagos State to forcibly break the gates of the property and re-occupy the land. This created widespread fear, forcing some residents in the area to flee for their safety. As a law-abiding family, we did not retaliate. Instead, we reported the matter at Moshalashi Police Station, where we were assured that both parties would be invited. To date, no such invitation has taken place.

We subsequently wrote petitions to:

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Ikeja (acknowledged),

The IG Monitoring Team, Lagos (acknowledged),

Sadly, despite these acknowledgements, no concrete action has been taken to protect us or enforce the judgment.

The Chairman has allegedly been boasting publicly that the land belongs to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, whom he claims to be his political godfather, and that he enjoys immunity due to political connections. Disturbingly, part of the land lawfully recovered by the court was later forcibly entered, and a mosque was constructed on it. The Speaker was reportedly invited as the chairman of the occasion. This development shocked us, as we had always believed in the Speaker’s reputation as a law-abiding public servant.

In a related matter, this same individual has attempted to claim ownership of Iyana-Ipaja Market, land originally donated to the government by our forefathers during the administration of Governor Lateef Jakande. During disputes over revenue collection, thugs were allegedly sent to the market, leading to violent incidents, including the tragic death of Mr. Michael Ajayi, a garage worker. This matter was reported to the police, and although arrests were made, those involved were reportedly released the same day despite video evidence. To date, they continue to move freely and allegedly intimidate residents.

These events raise serious concerns about abuse of power, selective justice, and the erosion of the rule of law. It appears that political influence is being used to override court judgments and intimidate ordinary citizens.

At this critical point, we humbly appeal to:

His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,

The Attorney-General of the Federation,

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, and

The Governor of Lagos State,

to urgently intervene, ensure enforcement of lawful court judgments, protect innocent citizens, and uphold the rule of law.

Nigeria must remain a country where no individual is above the law, regardless of political affiliation or influence.

We trust that justice will prevail.

Signed:

The Olubunmi Family

FACTS ON ALIMOSHO LAND OWNERSHIP

The Position of the Olubunmi Family
The Olubunmi Family restates its lawful ownership of the Alimosho land and rejects all claims by the Ejigbadero family as false, defective, and long settled by the courts.

No Valid Sale (1970)

The family never sold any land to the late Jimoh Ishola Ejigbadero. No valid receipt, agreement, or conveyance exists. Claims of payment in Naira in 1970 are historically inaccurate and unsupported.

Defective Conveyance (1974):

The alleged Deed of Conveyance dated 18 December 1974 is void. It was never authorised by the family, bears no valid signatures, and contains irreconcilable survey discrepancies—claiming 1,060 acres while the attached survey measures 1,161.6 acres.

This defect renders the document legally worthless.
Prior Court Judgments
In Suit No. ID/589M/2003, the court rejected the Ejigbadero claims and penalised them for trespass and land grabbing.

In Suit No. ID/238/1986, the court confirmed the Olubunmi Family as the lawful owners and ordered against unauthorised occupants. The family and its tenants have remained in possession from time immemorial.

Invalid Testimonies and Abuse of Process:

Individuals who later testified in favour of Ejigbadero had no authority to represent the family. A 2020 judgment relied upon by them is under appeal and stayed. Criminal complaints for forgery, impersonation, and perjury are also on record.
DPP Advice Is Not Title
A DPP Legal Advice does not determine land ownership. Only court judgments do.

Conclusion:

The matter is legally settled. The Olubunmi Family remains the lawful owner of the Alimosho land.

The Ejigbadero claims are defective, contradicted by their own documents, and defeated repeatedly in court. No intimidation, political influence, or repetition can revive a title that the law has extinguished.

Signed:

The Olubunmi Family

FACTS ON ALIMOSHO LAND OWNERSHIP

The Position of the Olubunmi Family

The Olubunmi Family restates its lawful ownership of the Alimosho land and rejects all claims by the Ejigbadero family as false, defective, and long settled by the courts.

No Valid Sale (1970)

The family never sold any land to the late Jimoh Ishola Ejigbadero. No valid receipt, agreement, or conveyance exists. Claims of payment in Naira in 1970 are historically inaccurate and unsupported.

Defective Conveyance (1974)

The alleged Deed of Conveyance dated 18th December 1974 is void. It was never authorised by the family, bears no valid signatures, and contains irreconcilable survey discrepancies claiming 1,060 acres while the attached survey measures 1,161.6 acres.

This defect renders the document legally worthless through Court Judgments in Suit No. ID/589M/2003, which nullified Ejigbadero claims and penalised them for trespass and land grabbing on Olubunmi Family Land

In Suit No. ID/238/1986, the court confirmed the Olubunmi Family as the lawful owners and ordered against unauthorised occupants.

The family and its tenants have remained in possession from time immemorial.

Criminal complaints for forgery, impersonation, and perjury are also on record against Abiodun Ejigbadero.

DPP Advice Is Not Title:

A DPP Legal Advice does not determine land ownership. Only court judgments do.

The matter is legally settled. The Olubunmi Family remains the lawful owner of the Alimosho land.

No intimidation, political influence, or repetition can revive a title that the law has extinguished.

Signed:

The Olubunmi Family