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The Olu of Ilawo, Oba Olusegun Alexander MacGregor, has taken a bold step against land grabbers, recovering five villages from former Chiefs who allegedly sold the lands without the monarch’s consent.
The affected villages are: Abule Akia, Oso, Abule Ola and Shoremekun*.
The former Chiefs allegedly involved in thile acts are Oluwole Dosunmu*Banji Olaogun, and Adisa Elépà.
According to reports, the matter is currently under investigation by the Area Command Adatan, following a series of petitions submitted by the affected communities to the HRM and the Area Command.¹
The recovery of the villages is seen as a significant victory for the communities, who had been struggling to reclaim their ancestral lands.
The Olu of Ilawo’s decision is also expected to boost the morale of the villagers and restore peace to the kingdom.
It’s worth noting that the Olu of Ilawo had earlier sacked ten chiefs, including the three detained, for allegedly selling community lands without his consent.
The monarch has been at the center of a controversy surrounding the sale of lands in the kingdom, and his decision to recover the five villages is seen as a major step towards resolving the land dispute.
The people of Ilawo kingdom have expressed their gratitude to the Olu of Ilawo for his decision, saying it is a welcome development that will bring peace and prosperity to the kingdom. They also thanked the state government for the introduction and implementation of the land use charge law, which they believe has helped to curb the illegal sale of lands in the kingdom.
