Why We Demolished Gbenga Daniel’s House

Matilda Omonaiye/

Authorities in Ogun State have explained why a plaza owned by the wife of Otunba Gbenga Daniel, a one-time governor of the gateway state was demolished.

Presenting what it describes as the facts behind demolition of DATKEM PLAZA, Folagbade Street, Ijebu-Ode, the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority stated that during routine monitoring it was noticed that the construction on site did not conform with the approval granted “as there is a deviation from the airspaces and setback”.

The authorities added: “In addition, the building had been modified and enlarged with additional storey building at the back thereby becoming over density.

“In view of the above, the following actions were taken:

• Contravention Notice with serial No. 0106983 was served on 24th May, 2022.

• Stop work Order with serial No. 000623 was served on 24th May, 2022.

• Stop work Order with serial No. 001065 was served on 22nd July, 2022.

• Demolition Notice with serial No. 0007549 was served on 11th October, 2022.

• Notice to seal with serial 000815was served on 4th October, 2022.

“Despite the actions taken, the developer was recalcitrant and continued the construction work on site.

“This prompted the sealing of the Site on the 1st of August, 2023. But the sealing of the Site does not stop the developer from further construction as work continued on the site.”

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