Young Entrepreneur Seeks Intervention Of Tinubu, Makinde, IGP Over Land Ownership Dispute In Orile-Igbon
•By Admin
IBADAN – A middle aged man, and young entrepreneur, Mr Taiwo David Oyediran, the Chief Executive Officer of First Class Chemical Industries has called for intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oyo state Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde and the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun over a land dispute between him and the Vice-Chairman, Oyo state Council of Obas and Chiefs and Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao.
Mr Taiwo David Oyediran while briefing journalists in Ibadan, the Capital City of Oyo State on Friday claimed ownership of one acre of land in Orile-Igbon, he also alleged the monarch of illegal take over and destruction of the crops on the one acre farmland in Orile Igbon. But the Kabiyesi, Oba Francis Alao faulted his claim with the argument that he acquired the said land with all the necessary documents to back it up.
He argued that 26-acre of land was legally acquired with necessary approval from the state government.The land in question, according to him was acquired for a development project in Orile Igbon.
However, Oyediran insisted that one acre of the land was purchased from the Late Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Samuel Osunbade in 2006 for N3 million.
He said the land has been utilized for his paint manufacturing business and agricultural endeavors, including planting of cassava, maize, and beans.
Oyediran asserted that his entrepreneurial efforts have been under siege since Oba Alao ascended the throne.
“I approached the bank when I couldn’t get a white collar job, and I secured a loan after gotten the land from the late Orile -Igbon and I’m using the land for farming and my painting business, until last year November that I was denied access to my landed property by the monarch.” Oyediran said.
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According to him, the situation escalated dramatically on November 28, 2024, when he was summoned to the king’s palace to present his land documents.
During this meeting, he claimed Oba Alao insisted that he required a ratification letter to validate his ownership.
“He told me that a previous king could sell land, but another could deny its existence,” David recounted.
The king allegedly threatened to destroy Oyediran’s crops and factory if he did not comply.
Despite having all necessary documentation, including receipts and survey plans, Oyediran was taken aback by the king’s aggressive stance.
“I thought he was joking,” he said, recalling his disbelief at the king’s threats.
Oyediran informed Oba Alao that he had used the land as collateral for a bank loan, emphasizing that the documents were with the bank.
In a shocking turn of events, Oyediran alleged that a bulldozer was sent to demolish his crops between November 28 and December 5, just as they were nearing harvest.
“The maize and beans were almost ready, and I had nothing to feed my family,” he lamented.
He reported the incident to the police, but the intervention proved futile.
He added that the matter was reported at the Oyo State Anti-land grabbing unit on January 24, reminding them of his ongoing plight and three persons were arrested but were later freed without any prosecution or questioning.
David alleged that his life is under threat, He said, “I was assaulted by the police officer attached to the monarch and one of his aides, the police attacked me, bruised my head with a gun butt, I was injured and I went to the hospital to treat myself.
“I have all the documents of this land with me, this is my land, I bought it legitimately and I have all the documents backing it up, and they’re genuine documents, I’m pleading to Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to help me on this matter, this land is my source of livelihood and have lost a lot of things since last year November that’s hae been barred from entering the land.
“I’m pleading to well meaning Nigerians to come to my rescue, this land is the only thing I have, it’s my source of livelihood.” Oyediran said.
In a swift reaction, Oba Alao firmly denied the allegations, stating that he acquired his own 26-acre land legally and possesses all necessary documents and government approvals for a development project in Orile Igbon.
“I will not dignify Mr. Oyediran David with an argument because I acquired my land in accordance with the law,” the king declared.
Oba Alao expressed that, as a father and out of humane consideration, he had made efforts to listen to David and address his concerns.
“I have been positive towards him,” he said, adding that David is free to pursue any legal action he deems necessary.
“If he enjoys the right to take any action that pleases him, he is at liberty to go to court if he so wishes,” he stated, urging David to stop making what he called “baseless allegations” that could harm his reputation.