Stories circulating on social media and on-line platforms have sparked confusion over the alleged arrest of Adelaja Adeoye, the Chief Government Officer of Fendini Properties Restricted.
Numerous posts claimed the true property service provider had been apprehended by authorities, resulting in widespread hypothesis.
Nevertheless, people near Adeoye have swiftly debunked the claims, describing them as false and the handiwork of mischief makers intent on tarnishing his status.
“That is nothing however a calculated try to smear his identify,” a supply near Adeoye stated. “There was no arrest. The rumors are fully false and clearly the work of mischief makers. Adeoye is a person of integrity who has performed his actual property enterprise with a excessive degree of professionalism, transparency, and accountability over time.” the supply who pleaded for anonymity added.
Based on a report by First Weekly Journal, the dispute facilities on the possession of Rayfield Backyard Metropolis, an property positioned inside Alao Akala Housing Property, Ibadan, Oyo State.
In style social media activist, Zara Onyinye on Monday June 17, 2025 additionally made a put up on the event on her Fb web page.
The net platform reported {that a} assertion by Dotun Akinfenwa, Convener of the Residents Rights Group stated Prince Adeoye was apprehended on June 14, 2025, in reference to the allegations.
Akinfenwa was stated to have famous that the paperwork in query allegedly pertain to possession rights initially granted to Messrs. Privus Crest Restricted—authorised by the Oyo State Authorities by the Oyo State Public Non-public Partnership Company (OYSIPA).
The group additional revealed that the forgery allegations had been formally delivered to the eye of the Inspector Common of Police in a petition dated Could 9, 2025.
In the meantime, a discussion board, Justice Mandate Group, has referred to as on the Oyo State Authorities to provoke a radical investigation into the allegations
Femi Adelaja, Nationwide Convener of the discussion board, made the demand in an announcement on Monday.
Adelaja, who was silent on the corporate related to the alleged doc forgery, recalled that in 2019, the true beneficiary firm, Privus Crest Restricted, by a authentic Public-Non-public Partnership (PPP) with the Oyo State Authorities, secured approval for an modern housing initiative geared toward addressing the state’s housing deficit.
He, nonetheless, revealed that in a disturbing flip of occasions, a trusted affiliate of Privus Crest “cast official paperwork to switch the undertaking’s approval to a different firm.”
“What makes this example significantly troubling is the obvious failure of due diligence by officers on the Oyo State Public Non-public Partnership Company (OYSIPA), who reportedly accepted the solid paperwork with out correct verification. This raises crucial questions on accountability and oversight in government-backed enterprise approvals.
“For 4 years, the rightful homeowners of the undertaking have sought justice by a number of channels, together with petitions to legislation enforcement businesses and makes an attempt at mediation. But, regardless of these efforts, the matter stays unresolved, leaving a cloud of uncertainty over the integrity of enterprise dealings within the state.”
The Justice Mandate Group appealed to “the Oyo State Authorities, beneath the management of His Excellency Governor Seyi Makinde, to take quick motion by: Conducting a radical and clear investigation into how cast paperwork had been accepted by OYSIPA.
“Making certain that any officers discovered complicit on this matter face applicable sanctions.
“Restoring the unique approval to Privus Crest Restricted or offering honest compensation for the hijacked undertaking.”
The assertion additional referred to as on the anti-graft company, which it has petitioned, to take greater than a passing curiosity within the case.
“This case is not only about one enterprise dispute—it speaks to the broader challenges dealing with Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. When fraudulent practices go unchecked, they discourage innovation, stifle funding, and erode public belief in governance.
“We name on related anti-corruption businesses, together with the {Economic} and {Financial} Crimes Fee (EFCC), to look at this matter carefully. Oyo State has a chance to reveal its dedication to justice, transparency, and the safety of authentic companies.
“The Justice Mandate Group stays hopeful that the authorities will act swiftly to make sure that the correct factor is finished. Nigeria’s {economic} progress depends upon a system that rewards arduous work and punishes fraud—not one that enables deception to thrive.”
Efforts by POLITICAL NEWS to achieve Prince Adelaja Adeoye for feedback had been unsuccessful as of press time.
Additionally, the corporate is but to problem an official assertion over the matter.