The Centre for Public Accountability and Social Well-being (CPASW) has petitioned the Lagos State House of Assembly, seeking clarification and intervention in a dispute involving a 27.65-hectare parcel of land at Sapata Village, Ajiran, in Eti-Osa Local Government Area.

The organisation submitted the petition to the Speaker of the House during a protest on Monday, August 24, 2026.

In the petition, signed by its Director-General, Shola Omolola Justice, and Secretary, Oluwasegun Oluwagbamila, CPASW requested an investigation into the history of the disputed property and the implementation of a previous resolution of the House concerning the land.

The organisation said the dispute involves the Ojaekomo family and the Ojomu Chieftaincy Family, adding that it was seeking a peaceful and lawful resolution of the matter.

According to CPASW, the Ojaekomo family has a longstanding connection with the Sapata Ojuokun waterfront area and was affected by government acquisition of portions of land along the Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe corridor.

The group said the Lagos State Government granted the Ojaekomo family an excision covering 60 hectares of wetland on November 13, 2015, under Survey Plan No. LS/D/LA/3834.

It added that the family later engaged Shaffykay & Co. Property Limited for reclamation and development activities.

CPASW said disagreements over the property subsequently led to legal proceedings and other interventions involving the two families.

The organisation stated that the Lagos State House of Assembly considered the matter on July 13, 2023, and subsequently adopted a resolution dated August 3, 2023.

According to the group, the resolution apportioned the 60 hectares between the two families, with 32.42 hectares allocated to the Ojomu Chieftaincy/Royal Family and 27.65 hectares allocated to the Ojaekomo family.

It said the Assembly further directed that the 27.65-hectare portion be separately carved out and surveyed in the name of the Ojaekomo family.

CPASW also referred to subsequent actions attributed to the Lagos State Government concerning the property’s documentation and implementation of the Assembly’s resolution.

The organisation cited an October 29, 2025 letter from the Office of the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice as part of the documents relating to the matter.

It also said the Office of the Surveyor-General of Lagos State prepared two survey plans covering the respective portions, identified as LS/D/LA8451/A for the 32.42-hectare portion and LS/D/LA8451/B for the 27.65-hectare portion.

CPASW, however, said questions remained regarding the implementation and physical demarcation of the respective portions.

Rather than making definitive findings on the allegations contained in the petition, the organisation urged the Assembly to invite all relevant parties and government officials to present documents and clarify the status of the property.

It specifically requested that the House verify the authenticity and implementation status of its August 3, 2023 resolution and establish the current status of the relevant title documents.

The organisation also asked the Assembly to authenticate the survey plans and clarify the boundaries of the 27.65-hectare portion allocated to the Ojaekomo family, subject to any subsisting court orders.

CPASW further called for any complaints concerning alleged harassment, unlawful arrest or other misconduct connected to the dispute to be referred to the appropriate authorities for independent investigation.

The group urged all parties to maintain peace and avoid violence, intimidation or self-help while outstanding legal and administrative issues are being addressed.

It said its intervention was aimed at promoting transparency, respect for lawful government decisions and a peaceful resolution of the long-running property dispute.