In what appears to be a grand plan to tarnish the hard-earned reputation of Prince Idris Balogun, aka Olu’omo of Isheri (Kafata), one Mercy Otabil, along with her husband, who claim to be pastors from Ghana, have been involved in a landed property dispute located at 25, Powerline Road, Egbe-Idimu Isheri. The property, among several others, belongs to the late Rev. Ufot Peter Iwud, Hannah Ekaette. Peter-Ajayi’s late father.
After Rev. Iwud’s demise, according to our investigation and information gathered, Pa Ufot had 11 children, with properties enough for each of them. Other siblings have sold some of these properties bequeathed to them and continue to do so without Hannah E. Peter-Ajayi’s knowledge, as she had been gifted the property in question.
Speaking, Hannah Ajayi contended, “It will interest you to know that my late father initially willed the property to my mother and also settled all of his children including me but our mother later transferred ownership of the property to me, as I was her primary caregiver. All my siblings are aware of this arrangement, which is why I’ve been solely responsible for managing the property over the years. They’ve never questioned how I run the place or handled the tenancy for over 13 years.”
“I’ve operated a school on this property for a long time, so it’s surprising that they’re suddenly contesting this. What’s changed remains a mystery,’ she queried.
Last year, Mercy Otabil approached Ajayi regarding the land, and they agreed on a price. However, she requested leniency on the payment mode, which was to be in tranches. Ajayi received 12,000,000 naira in three installments, but Mercy later demanded a refund, disregarding the commission and expenses incurred during the transaction. Ajayi refunded 12,000,000 naira, contrary to the 11,000,000 naira stated in a libelous online publication, which attempted to blackmail and tarnish Prince Idris Balogun’s image.
Attached evidence of payment refund by Ajayi to Mercy Otabil
In a surprising twist, Mercy, accompanied by Ajayi’s siblings, harassed Ajayi’s staff and kids, seized their phones, and physically assaulted Ajayi. The incident escalated to the police station.
Ajayi added, “It’s surprising that my siblings, some of whom have sold our father’s properties, are now involved. How can the 9th child out of 11 possess documents, while older siblings do not? This shows our father settled everyone, which is indeed the fact, and they all know.”
“Their threats have become unbearable, and for my safety and my kids’, I decided to sell the property and move on. I placed an advert through my agent, and Prince Idris Balogun, Olu’omo of Kafata of Alimosho, purchased the land after careful investigation and several meetings. He is knowledgeable about land business and wouldn’t engage in shady deals, considering his social status.”
Attached are the legal documents of land purchased by Prince Idris Balogun from Mrs Hannah Ekaette Peter – Ajayi
“He bought the land from me through proper business engagement, not force. Bringing his name into this matter is a grand plot to tarnish his reputation, which won’t stand the test of time,” Ajayi said.
When contacted, Prince Idris was unavailable, as he was reportedly out of the country. His personal assistant, Mr. Jibroma Tega, stated, “We followed due diligence before purchasing the property, and all original documents were provided to us. We don’t conduct business without involving our lawyers.”
Regarding the defamation of character in the online publication, Tega added, “Our lawyers have taken necessary steps.”
Prince Idris Balogun is a public figure, All Progressives Congress stalwart, and respected businessman from Alimosho.
Read bellow;the reply written by Prince Idris Balogun, Olu’omo’s Lawyers
Destiny Chambers &LawLords
1, Oluomosoye close,
Off Ogunsola street,
By Temple avenue, New Oko-Oba
Abule-Egba, Lagos State
Tel: 01-8213382, 08064453183, 08033800806
Dear Sir
REJOINEDER TO A PUBLICATION ON THE SOCIAL MEDIA TAG AS GHANAIAN PASTOR PAID #25m FOR A LAGOS PROPERTY. IDRIS BALOGUN, AN APC ASPIRANT AND FRIEND OF THE POLICE. GRABBED IT
We are the Solicitors to Prince Idris Balogun AKA Oluomo Kafata of Isheri olofin. Herein after referred to as our Client on whose instruction and authority we write on above subject matter.
Our Client informed us and we verily believe him to be true as follows:
(a). That he is the crown Prince of Isheri Olofin direct descendant of Oba Wahabi Ayinde Balogun of Isheri Olofin in Egbe Idimu ICDA of Lagos.
(b). that is one of Chieftain of All Progressive Congress and as well the party aspirant in 2023 (House of Representative) Federal House of Representation Primary Election and still an APC without any rancor with him and any member of this Party.
He his confirming and affirming as a Bonafide APC member and never have any issue with his Party members as against in the Publication tag as Ghanaian pastor paid #25,000,000.00. For a Lagos property. Idris Balogun an APC aspirant and friend of the Police grabbed it.
(c). the said Publication was published by an enemies of progress who does not have a son or somebody like him as member of a communities. He has contributed to the development of Isheri Olofin community and its Environs across Egbe Idimu LCDA, Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole who has bagged with different kind of honors by various set of people he met on his way as a great philanthropy
(d) On the issue of the property as it was alleged in their aforesaid publication our client is strongly deny all the content of the said publication and herein stated inter-alia:
(a). That one Hannah Ekaette Peter placed an advert through his vendor to sell a property situate, lying and being at No. 25 Power Line Street, Isheri Olofin, Lagos State. Our client bid for the property through his Lawyer who did an investigation and reported back to him that the said property was genuine and okay if he was interested.
(b) That he shows his interest upon sighted the documents of the property and they agreed on terms and conditions stated in the contract of sale dated 4th December, 2023. The said contract of sales and documents of transfer of the said property/ Land attached for your perusal
Our client is a law abiding citizen of this country who has unwavering respect for the rule of law and due process. In exercising his right as a citizen of this country under the constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999) as amended. He purchase the said land/property from the beneficiary of the will of Mrs. Mercy Nse Peter which is her Daughter Miss Hannah Ekaette Peter.
He bought the property in a good faith without noticing any defects in it until he was with the court processes in suit No ID/15069LMW/2024 Before Hon Justice Y.G OSHOALA of the High Court of Lagos State Ikeja Division.
TAKE NOTICE: That this office demand immediate withdrawal of the said publication against our client
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE: That your publication centered on our client to disrepute his image before the whole world as his consent and authority was not first sought before your libelous statement malicious publication, character assassination
Failure to comply with the above stated immediately from the time of received of our letter give us no option than to seek the legal redress of our client in appropriate quarters.
A word is enough for the wise.
Yours Faithfully.
Mustapha A Okandeji Esq.
