Olubadan stops Ibadan demolition of 200 houses in Elebu, ordering suspension of planned destruction and warning land grabbers to stay away

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has halted a planned demolition exercise targeting about 200 houses at Isokan Estate Extension in the Alao Akala, Elebu area of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday following a series of consultations with affected residents.

Also read: Adron Homes Deepens Cultural Footprint at Ibadan Festival

Olubadan suspends demolition plan in Ibadan directive was contained in a statement issued by his media aide, Adeola Oloko, and made available to journalists on Wednesday morning.

According to the statement, the intervention followed rising tensions after a land dispute involving a Mogaji identified as Mogaji Olopade Taofeek Abiola, also known as Mogaji Oloyin, who reportedly claimed to possess a court judgement from the Ibadan High Court over the contested land.

The claim sparked fear among landlords and residents in the area, many of whom approached the traditional ruler seeking urgent intervention to prevent the destruction of their properties.

Following multiple meetings with stakeholders, Oba Rasidi Ladoja ordered an immediate suspension of any demolition activity within the estate, stressing that no house should be brought down pending further clarification of ownership claims.

Olubadan orders suspension of Ibadan demolition decision also directed landlords whose rooftops had already been removed to restore them without delay, effectively freezing all enforcement actions in the disputed area.

He further warned suspected land grabbers to stay away from the community, insisting that due process must be followed to establish rightful ownership before any further action is taken.

Oba Ladoja noted that the suspension would allow authorities and stakeholders to properly determine cases of encroachment and decide the next lawful steps in the dispute.

Also read:  Adron Homes Deepens Cultural Footprint at Ibadan Festival

The intervention has brought temporary relief to residents of the area, as tensions over the disputed land continue to be closely monitored.