Several Egba groups, including the Egba Descendants Associations, have filed a class action lawsuit against the Ogun State Government over allegations of illegal land acquisitions, wrongful demolitions, and the unauthorized sale of ancestral lands, in a significant legal challenge.

The case, which has stirred outrage within the affected communities, accuses the government of abusing its powers to dispossess families of their lands under the guise of public interest, only to later sell those lands to private individuals and corporations.

The disputed lands, located in various parts of the state, have reportedly been in the possession of Egba families for generations. According to the plaintiffs, these lands were seized without due process, and in many cases, family properties were demolished without proper notice or compensation. The Egba groups argue that the government’s actions have not only displaced families but have also erased cultural and historical landmarks that hold deep significance to the Egba people.

The lawsuit seeks to halt further construction or development on the contested lands, and demands N200 million in damages for each affected family. This figure represents compensation for the loss of ancestral land, the destruction of property, and the emotional and cultural harm inflicted on the affected families.


In addition to the financial demands, the plaintiffs are calling for a full investigation into the government’s land acquisition policies and practices, with the aim of restoring lands wrongfully taken and ensuring that similar actions are prevented in the future....


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https://applesbite.com/egba-groups-file-class-action-lawsuit-against-ogun-state-government-over-alleged-land-grabbing-illegal-demolitions-and-sales/

What I understand from the article is that Ogun state, in a desperate bid to outdo Lagos, is reclaiming a lot of ancestral lands sold to settlers, even to the extent of seizing some few lands still belonging to locals, not yet sold to Dangote or some good settlers 😁

That's my own interpretation, what's your own?

Ki pa yen?