A civil society organisation has submitted a petition to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly concerning the ongoing criminal case involving Alhaji Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi.

The petition was delivered during a peaceful procession to the Assembly, where members of the group called for adherence to due process, fairness and the rule of law in the handling of the matter.

In the petition, dated July 7, 2026, and signed by Emmanuel Kolawole, the organisation expressed concerns about the legal proceedings involving Akanbi and urged relevant authorities to ensure that all actions taken are consistent with constitutional and legal standards.

The group referenced longstanding disputes within the Ajiran Community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area relating to land matters and community affairs. It noted that Akanbi has been involved in community activities and advocacy on issues affecting local residents.

According to the petition, the organisation is seeking greater transparency regarding the investigation and prosecution process and has called on relevant institutions to ensure that justice is administered fairly and impartially.

The group also urged authorities to respect the constitutional rights of all parties involved and to maintain public confidence in the justice system through adherence to established legal procedures.

Among its requests, the organisation called for a review of the case, access to relevant legal processes in accordance with applicable laws, and assurances that all prosecutorial decisions are based on the evidence presented through lawful procedures.

Copies of the petition were reportedly sent to several public officials and institutions, including the Governor of Lagos State, the National Assembly leadership, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, and the National Human Rights Commission.

The organisation stated that it intends to continue engaging relevant authorities on the issues raised in the petition.

As of the time of filing this report, no official response had been issued by the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, the Directorate of Public Prosecutions or the Nigeria Police Force regarding the petition.