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Over 30 Property Owners Sue Adron Homes Over Estate Maintenance Issues {SEE DOCUMENTS}
Over 30 property owners at Treasure Park & Gardens, City of David Estate, Simawa, Ogun State, have dragged real estate firm, Adron Homes & Properties Limited, its Chief Executive Officer, Adetola Emmanuel King, and its facility management company to court over alleged imposition of services, extortion and unlawful electricity disconnection.
The aggrieved residents, led by Mr Olabode Lukman Cole, alleged in their suit that Adron Homes was treating them like tenants despite their outright purchase of plots of land and payment for development levies within the estate.
According to the statement of claim, the residents said Adron promised during sale that it was only a developer and would hand over the estate to landowners after completion. They claimed the company assured them it was not an estate manager and would not interfere in the day-to-day running of the estate.
Contrary to the promise, the claimants said the firm imposed a facility management company and took unilateral decisions on the management of the estate, including the appointment of a security outfit without residents’ input.
They accused Adron of sidelining a duly registered residents’ association which had been managing estate affairs through committees, alleging that the company disrupted an already functional structure and replaced it with imposed services.
On power supply, the residents said Adron introduced a 33KV electricity line and collected payments with a promise of steady power. However, they alleged that the firm later installed its own prepaid meters without the involvement of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), the statutory supplier in the area.
They said the company now sells electricity at N231.45/kwh, which they claimed is above the NERC-approved rate of N209.50/kwh. Despite this, they alleged that power supply became epileptic from late 2022, while complaints to Adron were ignored.
The claimants added that the company introduced fresh policies through a circular dated June 5, 2023, which included the planned introduction of access cards to control entry into the estate and removal of street name plates funded by residents.
They alleged that the company’s owner, King, insisted publicly that he owned the estate and could make any decision unilaterally, even against the interests of landowners.
They said when efforts at the Ogun State Multi-Door Courthouse failed due to the company’s refusal to sign an agreement, they approached the court for redress.
Among other reliefs, they are asking the court to declare that they are not tenants, that Adron has no right to unilaterally manage the estate, and that it lacks the licence to sell electricity without NERC’s approval.
However, in its defence, a team of lawyers from Afe Babalola (SAN) & Co., led by Ola Faro, denied the claims, stating that Adron did not promise to hand over control of the estate to the residents.
They argued that Adron had developed infrastructure including fences, roads and estate gates before sales and only charged infrastructure fees for maintenance purposes.
On the electricity issue, the defence stated that IBEDC had refused to install individual meters and insisted on a central system, prompting Adron to install the 33KV line and engage a third-party firm to manage supply and vending.
The firm maintained that the residents agreed to this arrangement and that Adron had spent millions on the power infrastructure.
Justice M. Akinyemi of the Ogun State High Court had earlier ordered all parties to maintain status quo in a ruling delivered on March 10, 2025. But tensions escalated after Adron allegedly disconnected power supply to some claimants in early May over their refusal to pay a N250,000 annual maintenance levy.
The residents filed contempt proceedings on May 15
The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust.
The notice was presented yesterday during plenary by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who said the action follows Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Dala said the allegations stem from Abdussalam’s tenure as Commissioner for Local Government (2023–2024) and his current role as deputy governor. He accused the deputy governor of diverting funds meant for the 44 local government councils.
According to the majority leader, Abdussalam allegedly received N1.5 million monthly from each council between June 2023 and January 2024, totaling N462 million. Between February and July 2024, he allegedly collected N3.255 million monthly from each council under the guise of special assignments, amounting to N726 million.
Dala also accused the deputy governor of abuse of office, claiming he facilitated payments of N10 million from each council to NovoMed Pharmaceuticals Limited, totaling N440 million, in violation of state procurement laws.
“The misuse of official capacity to confer undue advantage constitutes abuse of power and undermines public trust,” Dala told lawmakers, adding that the allegations amount to gross misconduct under the Constitution.
The impeachment notice was reportedly endorsed by 38 lawmakers, meeting the constitutional threshold to proceed. The Speaker has acknowledged receipt, and the House is expected to serve the allegations on the deputy governor.
If approved, a panel may be constituted by the state Chief Judge to investigate the claims.
As of filing, Abdussalam had yet to respond publicly to the allegations.
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, on Wednesday inaugurated a seven-member committee on the establishment of state police, giving it four weeks to submit its report.
The inauguration was held during his maiden conference with senior police officers at the Peacekeeping Conference Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Charging members of the panel to discharge their duties with professionalism and objectivity, Disu described the assignment as “both significant and timely,” noting that it would shape the framework through which state policing may operate in Nigeria.
“In carrying out this assignment, your deliberations must be guided by professionalism, objectivity, and a clear appreciation of the unique complexities of policing a diverse nation such as our own,” the IGP said.
He stated that if properly designed and effectively implemented, state policing holds significant potential benefits for the country.
“By bringing law enforcement closer to communities, state police institutions can deepen local knowledge of security dynamics and enable quicker and more targeted responses to emerging threats,” he added.
The committee is expected to review existing policing models within and outside Nigeria, assess community security needs and emerging risks, and propose an operational framework for the establishment and coordination of state police structures.
It will also address issues relating to recruitment, training, standards and resource allocation, as well as develop accountability and oversight mechanisms to ensure professionalism and public trust.
The panel is chaired by Olu Ogunsakin, with Bode Ojajuni as secretary. Other members are Emmanuel Ojukwu, Okebechi Agora, Suleyman Gulma, Ikechukwu Okafor and Tolulope Ipinmisho.
Disu said the committee had about four weeks to conclude its assignment and submit a comprehensive report.
The move marks one of the first major steps taken by the new police chief since his appointment and confirmation a few days ago.
The development comes amid rising security concerns across the country, with several stakeholders advocating state policing as part of measures to tackle insecurity.
President Bola Tinubu had earlier asked the National Assembly to commence the process of amending relevant laws to pave the way for the creation of state police.
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in Olatunji Disu as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
Disu took the oath of office at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.
The President also administered the oath of office to six commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and two commissioners of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC).
The ceremonies were witnessed by ministers, senior government officials and family members of the appointees.
The council meeting began shortly after the swearing-in.
In attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu; and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs EsthMrs.Walson-Jack.
Disu was appointed acting IGP on February 25, 2026, by President Tinubu, following the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
His appointment was subsequently endorsed by the Nigeria Police Council (NPC).
The former Assistant Inspector-General of Police assumed office last Wednesday.
He previously served as Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, after his promotion to the rank last year.
A former head of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Disu has pledged to deliver accountable, modern and professional policing.
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