Demolition Notices: Daniel Gets Court Order Against Abiodun’s Govt

In a dramatic legal twist, the Ogun State High Court has issued powerful ex-parte orders blocking the state government from demolishing properties linked to former governor and current senator, Otunba Gbenga Daniel.

The court’s decision, delivered on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, throws a wrench into what Daniel’s allies are calling a politically charged campaign by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun.

Justice W.T. Ogundele, presiding in Sagamu, directed both parties to maintain the status quo pending a full hearing set for August 19, 2025.

The ruling affects three different lawsuits, each aimed at shielding key properties owned by Daniel and his associates.

The conflict took a sharp turn following demolition notices issued by the state on August 8 — an action Daniel’s camp insists is a case of “political persecution.” They argue that the government is enforcing a new regulation retroactively, unfairly targeting long-established structures.

Here’s how the court’s rulings break down:

Suit HCS/371/2025: Daniel and his wife, Yeye Olufunke Daniel, successfully secured a temporary order protecting their Asoludero Court residence, backed by two legal Certificates of Occupancy.

Suit HCS/372/2025: Conference Hotel Limited and Blue Chapel Limited obtained relief for a separate property carrying a Certificate of Occupancy dated back to 2004.

Suit HCS/373/2025: Yeye Olufunke Daniel and Conference Hotel Limited also won a reprieve for another disputed property acquired from a previous owner.

All three suits received court orders barring the Ogun State Government from demolition, interference, or disruption of the claimants’ peaceful possession of the properties—at least until the scheduled hearing.

This legal showdown highlights growing friction between two political heavyweights in Ogun State, with tensions expected to escalate in the coming days.