Ogun Government Denies Sealing Gbenga Daniel’s Properties

The Ogun State government has denied sealing properties owned by former Governor and current Senator Gbenga Daniel. 

Commissioner for Urban and Physical Planning, Tunji Odunlami, made this known on Monday during a press briefing at the government house in Abeokuta. 

He clarified that a notice posted on the properties was not a sealing order but a stop-and-quit notice, instructing representatives to report for clarification.

Odunlami explained that the government follows a defined procedure for sealing properties, which includes physical marking and placement of a sticker or cross-sign. 

He advised Senator Daniel to delegate a representative to submit required documents for verification and secure necessary clearance.

“What we are doing now is no exception. This exercise was done in Abeokuta and is now extended to Shagamu and Ijebu-Ode,” he said.

He added that it would also be carried out in Ota and Ilaro where there are Government Reserved Areas (GRAs).

“All building owners served with the notice simply need to visit the issuing office with their permits and documents for verification.

“As we speak, Sen. Gbenga Daniel has yet to do so or make any representation to that effect,” he said.

He said the state government has a mandate to enforce physical planning laws daily, guided by law and public good, not the identity of developers.

The enforcement notices issued, he noted, are part of several issued regularly to support urban development and regulate land use in the public interest.

He further stated that the government does not accept the claimed ages or stages of any development, noting that the law is explicit on the issue.

“The state’s physical planning law applies at any time to all developments, including those predating the law, and can be enforced accordingly.

“Section 73 states that an enforcement notice may be issued regardless of whether the unauthorised development occurred before the commencement of the law,” he explained.