According to court documents obtained by SaharaReporters, Dr. Olukunle alleges that Ismaila Alao is involved in a fraudulent scheme aimed at unlawfully dispossessing him of the land. The developer claims that he has been subjected to police harassment orchestrated by Alao to intimidate him into relinquishing his legal rights to the property.
This case adds to the ongoing controversies surrounding the estate of the late Alhaji Arisekola Alao, a renowned Islamic leader and businessman who passed away in 2014. His death has led to disputes among his children over the control of various properties, including those in Ibadan, Lagos, and London. The family has been divided into factions, with Ismaila Alao reportedly leading one of the groups contesting the inheritance.
The Jericho land in question is part of the areas affected by the Oyo State Government's revocation of plots in the Agodi Government Reservation Area and Jericho, citing overriding public interest. The revocation, dated February 10, 2020, has been a subject of legal challenges, including a lawsuit by former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, who claimed that the land was donated to him by the late Arisekola Alao.
Dr. Olukunle's lawsuit seeks to assert his ownership rights and challenge the alleged fraudulent activities by Ismaila Alao. The case underscores the complexities of land ownership and inheritance disputes in Nigeria, particularly involving prominent families and high-value properties.
As the legal proceedings unfold, stakeholders in the real estate and legal sectors are closely monitoring the case, which could set significant precedents in land dispute resolutions in the region.
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