Advance Lincon Limited has accused the Chairman of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit, Chief Superintendent of Police Adetayo Akerele, of defying a subsisting court order in an ongoing land dispute at Lekki Peninsula Scheme II.
The company alleged that despite a directive issued by the High Court of Lagos State on March 10, 2026, mandating all parties to maintain the status quo, the taskforce chairman has continued to supervise activities on the disputed property.
The land at the centre of the controversy is identified as Plot Block 69H, Lekki Peninsula Scheme II, in Lagos.
Advance Lincon Limited claims it lawfully acquired the property from the Lagos State Government between 2002 and 2009 and fulfilled all statutory requirements, culminating in the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy in 2014.
The dispute reportedly emerged following a competing ownership claim by Lincoln Advanced Radiology Service Limited. Advance Lincon Limited maintains that the rival company has not presented any registered title to substantiate its claim to the land.
In a statement signed by the firm’s counsel, Akinlabi Apara, and Semiu Olanrewaju of the Lagos Advocacy Group, and made available to journalists, the company alleged that CSP Akerele, acting through the taskforce, has overseen enforcement operations at the site, including fencing and development works.
According to the statement, armed personnel were present at the property, accompanying workers and facilitating ongoing construction activities despite the court’s order directing parties to preserve the status quo pending compliance with pre-action protocols.
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The company’s legal representatives argued that such actions, if established, could amount to contempt of court. They emphasised that disobedience to a valid court order undermines the authority and integrity of the judiciary.
Advance Lincon Limited further disclosed that contempt proceedings have been initiated against the alleged violators, including the issuance of a Form 48 — a formal notice outlining the legal consequences of failing to comply with a court order.
The firm also raised concerns over the alleged involvement of officials from the New Town Development Authority (NTDA) and other individuals, calling for transparency and accountability in the handling of the dispute.
When contacted for comment, CSP Akerele said he would respond shortly but had not provided further clarification as of the time of filing this report.