The controversy surrounding the disputed Ikeja property, unlawfully demolished after a court order allegedly obtained under misleading pretenses, has taken a new turn as the trespasser is now accused of attempting to partition the land overnight, IgbereTV reports.
According to Peter Obi, the legal counsel for Next Foods Limited—acting on the instructions of CEO Ndibe Obi—has filed a lawsuit over the illegal demolition of the property. The dispute arose after a trespasser reportedly misled the court into granting an unjust possession order, leading to the demolition.
In a shocking new development, Peter Obi revealed that the same trespasser is now clandestinely erecting a fence within the premises, attempting to divide the land into two sections.
*”The secrecy and desperation behind this act speak volumes,”* Obi stated. *”It reeks of impunity and seems like a deliberate ploy to complicate the ongoing legal proceedings. Whatever the rationale may be, this is a flagrant case of trespass and a brazen assault on the rule of law that will surely be rectified.”*
Obi emphasized that the matter is now before the court, expressing hope that justice would not only be served but also seen to be done—*”swiftly, decisively, and in full accordance with the law.”*
Legal experts suggest that the trespasser’s latest actions could amount to contempt of court, given that the case is already under judicial review. Property rights activists have also condemned the alleged encroachment, calling for immediate intervention by law enforcement to prevent further violations.
As the legal battle unfolds, stakeholders await the court’s decision, which could set a significant precedent in property disputes and the enforcement of judicial orders in Nigeria.
The press statement reads…
“The legal counsel to Next Foods Limited, acting on the instruction of the company’s CEO, Ndibe Obi, my younger brother, has taken the matter to court over the Ikeja property that was unlawfully demolished after the trespasser misled the court into granting an unjust possession order. I have just been informed that the same trespasser is now, under the cover of night, erecting a fence within the premises in an attempt to divide the land into two.”
“The secrecy and desperation behind this act speak volumes. It reeks of impunity and seems like a deliberate ploy to complicate the legal proceedings already underway. Whatever the rationale may be, this is a flagrant case of trespass and a brazen assault on the rule of law that will surely be rectified. The matter is now before the court, and we can only hope that justice will not only be done but be seen to be done – swiftly, decisively, and in full accordance with the law.” -PO
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