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A fresh controversy has erupted over a protracted multi-billion-naira land dispute in Ogun State, with Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, publicly disowning a radio report while declaring support for Young Shall Grow Homes and Properties Limited.
The dispute, centred on a valuable parcel of land in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, has drawn in political actors, business interests, and the media, further intensifying tensions over ownership and allegations of abuse of office.
Igboho, in a telephone conversation, denied granting any interview to Gravity 88.1 FM, describing the broadcast as “false and misleading.” He questioned the source of the report, labelling it as propaganda and an attempt to misrepresent his position.
“I did not grant any interview to Gravity FM. I am only speaking now to protect my integrity after reviewing the documents involved in the land matter,” he stated.
According to him, neither the radio presenter nor any representative of the station contacted him prior to airing the report, raising concerns about journalistic ethics and verification standards.
Clarifying his role, Igboho said his involvement was limited to examining documents presented by both parties in the dispute. He emphasised that he has no personal or financial interest in the land.
After reviewing the documents, however, he expressed confidence in those held by Young Shall Grow Homes and Properties, describing them as “adequate and credible.”
In contrast, he dismissed the documents presented by Adekunle Ajayi Lateef, councillor representing Obafemi Owode Ward III, as lacking validity and legal standing.
“I have told him clearly to let go of the land. The documents he is presenting are not subsistent or credible enough to establish ownership,” Igboho said.
He further distanced himself from the councillor, noting that he had no prior relationship with him before a recent introduction in Ibafo, and accused him of spreading misinformation regarding the dispute.
The controversy was triggered by an earlier report from Gravity 88.1 FM, which claimed that Igboho had distanced himself from the dispute while also suggesting his involvement in discussions between the parties.
The broadcast also alleged that the Chief Executive Officer of Young Shall Grow Homes and Properties Limited, Ajibola Johnson, had accused Lateef of harassment, intimidation, and forceful encroachment on the disputed land.
However, Igboho has now rejected key elements of that report, insisting that statements attributed to him were either taken out of context or entirely fabricated.
“I do not dabble in land grabbing matters,” he reportedly said in the broadcast—remarks he now insists were misrepresented.
Meanwhile, Johnson has escalated the dispute by formally petitioning the Ogun State House of Assembly, seeking an investigation into the councillor’s alleged actions.
He accused Lateef of parading questionable ownership documents over a 7-acre property valued at ₦5.6 billion and using political influence to pressure community leaders.
“Honourable Lateef is hiding behind state power to torment me,” Johnson alleged, adding that the dispute has lingered unresolved for an extended period.
Johnson further disclosed plans to escalate the matter to the Attorney General of the Federation, signalling a possible expansion of the dispute beyond the state level.
