Family denies land grabbing allegations against Ogun monarch

The family of Mogede village's traditional ruler, Najeem Osolake, has refuted allegations of land grabbing made against him. His son, Akingbogun Azeez, speaking on behalf of the family, denied the claims in a statement to Saturday PUNCH. The allegations arose from a land dispute between Osolake and businesswoman Damilola Adisa. The Ogun State Attorney-General, Oluwasina Ogungbade, intervened in the matter, stating that Osolake's family had signed an undertaking not to trespass on the property.

Adisa accused Osolake of threatening her life and attempting to forcibly seize her father's land, despite holding valid ownership documents. Osolake's son clarified that his father is the Baale of Mogede village and that the disputed land is adjacent to where the palace is being constructed as part of his duties. He also denied any violent encounters with Adisa and mentioned that the civil dispute was already pending in the Customary Court in Owode-Egba, Ogun State. The family agreed to withdraw the civil case at the Customary Court after the next adjourned date.