The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has intervened to prevent the destruction of approximately 200 residences located at Isokan estate extension, Alao Akala, Elebu. This decision came after a series of discussions with the affected homeowners.
Oba Ladoja, who previously served as Oyo State governor, issued the directive on Tuesday following consultations. His media aide, Adeola Oloko, communicated the monarch’s stance in a statement released to the press on Wednesday morning.
The traditional ruler revealed that a person named Mogaji Olopade Taofeek Abiola, also known as Mogaji Oloyin, claims to have obtained a court ruling from the Ibadan High Court granting him the rights to reclaim the land. This prompted the worried property owners to seek the Olubadan’s protection.
After the meetings, the monarch ordered a halt to any demolition activities in the area. He also instructed landlords whose rooftops had been removed to restore them immediately.
Furthermore, Oba Ladoja issued a warning to land grabbers, urging them to stay away from the vicinity. In his statement, he emphasized the need to identify any trespassers, saying, “This will help us determine who is encroaching on whose property and decide the next steps.”