The Centre for Public Accountability and Social Well-Being (CPASW) has commended the Lagos State Government for steps taken towards resolving the protracted land dispute between the Ojaekomo family and the Ojomu Chieftaincy Family at Ojaekomo Village Sapata Ajiran, Eti-Osa Local Government Area.
The organisation also praised the Lagos State House of Assembly for its intervention in the dispute and the Nigeria Police Force for investigating allegations arising from the disagreement over the ownership and allocation of the land.
The group also appreciated Nigeria Police Force; Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu; AIG, FCID annex Alagbon, Simeon. U. Akpanudom and
CSP Oyewale Taiwo, O/C legal Alagbon, for their unbiased ,professionalism, thorough and objective throughout the investigstion process.
In a statement signed by its Secretary, Oluwasegun Gbamila, CPASW said the state government's reported actions following the Assembly's resolution had provided a basis for addressing the competing claims and promoting a peaceful settlement.
The Lagos State House of Assembly, in a resolution dated August 3, 2023, referenced LSHA/LM/C/50/VOL.II/93, reportedly allocated 27.65 hectares of the disputed 60-hectare wetland to the Ojaekomo family and 32.42 hectares to the Ojomu Chieftaincy Family.
The group said the resolution followed a petition by the Ojaekomo family over competing claims to the property, which it maintained had previously been excised in its favour by the state government.
According to CPASW, the Ojaekomo family received an excision covering approximately 60 hectares on November 13, 2015, during the administration of former Governor Babatunde Fashola.
However, the dispute intensified after the Ojomu family obtained a Certificate of Occupancy, No. 99/99/2022E, in 2022 covering the same parcel, prompting the Ojaekomo family to seek the intervention of the state legislature.
CPASW said the government subsequently revoked the certificate of occupancy previously issued to the Ojomu family, while a letter dated October 29, 2025, from the Office of the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice reportedly addressed the implementation of the Assembly's resolution.
It added that the Office of the Surveyor-General of Lagos State prepared separate survey plans identifying the respective portions allocated to the two families.
The survey plans, according to the organisation, cover 32.42 hectares for the Ojomu Chieftaincy Family and 27.65 hectares for the Ojaekomo family, providing a documentary basis for identifying the parcels under the allocation framework.
Despite these developments, CPASW expressed concern over alleged attempts to interfere with the Ojaekomo family's interest in the allocated land, including efforts to persuade relevant authorities to relocate the family to Epe or Ibeju-Lekki.
The organisation also cited allegations of intimidation, interference in the family's internal affairs and incidents involving workers engaged by the family. It said a petition was subsequently submitted to the Nigeria Police Force against Bashiru Fakorede and other persons allegedly connected with the incidents.
The group said the police investigated the complaint and examined documents presented by the Ojaekomo family's counsel, Barrister Keshi Elvis.
Commending the police for the investigation, CPASW said impartial examination of evidence and respect for due process were essential to resolving disputes of this nature.
It urged the Lagos State Government and relevant authorities to ensure that the status of the 27.65-hectare parcel allocated to the Ojaekomo family was clearly established in accordance with official records, government decisions and applicable laws.
The organisation also called on both families to refrain from confrontation, intimidation and undue influence, urging them to pursue any outstanding grievances through lawful administrative channels or the courts.
CPASW said its intervention was guided by the principles of accountability, equity, social justice and peaceful conflict resolution, adding that the ultimate objective was to secure a lasting settlement that respected the rights of all parties.
It expressed hope that continued cooperation among the government, security agencies and the families would help prevent further tensions and promote peace in the community.
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