- Ogun State says it was not aware of any sealing of Gbenga Daniel’s properties.
- Commissioner Odunlami invites the senator to present documentation for verification.
- Clarifies that notices are stop-work directives, not final sealing or demolition orders.
The Ogun State Government has responded to reports of property sealing at former governor and current senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, saying it was unaware of any such action.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the state’s Commissioner for Urban and Physical Planning, Tunji Odunlami, addressed the issue during a press briefing held at the Governor’s Office in Abeokuta. He invited Senator Daniel or his representatives to come to the relevant office with proper documents for inspection and to secure official clearance.
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According to Odunlami, the government follows a regulated protocol when it intends to seal any property. He clarified that such procedures typically begin with physically marking the building and affixing visible signs, such as stickers or crosses, to indicate official action.
He pointed out that the notice affixed to the property was a stop-work or quit notification, not a final sealing order. The directive was meant to prompt the property owner or their representative to seek clarification and initiate discussions.
This protocol is currently being applied across areas with designated Government Reserved Areas (GRAs), including Abeokuta, Sagamu, Ijebu-Ode, Ota, and Ilaro. Property owners affected by such notices are advised to proceed to the issuing authority with their planning permits for verification or adjustments.
Odunlami emphasized that enforcement of planning laws is an ongoing responsibility of the state government and is not influenced by the status of developers. The laws apply universally, irrespective of when the development began. He noted that any developer operating legally should not fear such actions and can always seek proper approvals or clarifications.
He reiterated that the aim of these interventions is not punitive but to maintain urban discipline, ensure proper land use, and safeguard public interest through lawful procedures.
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