…protesters storm disputed site
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen have been called upon to intervene in the land dispute between OLUSCO Group and the Performing Musician Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) to prevent further escalation.
Protesters gathered at the disputed site, appealing to national leaders to direct the Inspector General of Police to review the presence of security personnel on the land in question.
Addressing journalists during the protest, Executive Director of Civil Right Advocacy, Comrade Okpanachi Jacob, alongside Innocent Ohalete, highlighted the impact the dispute has had on OLUSCO Group and called for a fair resolution.
In a petition submitted to the Police Headquarters in Abuja, the group urged President Tinubu to establish a panel of inquiry to investigate the incident at the site and ensure justice for those affected.
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The petition also requested federal intervention to restore peace, uphold the rule of law, and safeguard the corporate identity of OLUSCO Group.
Explaining the origin of the conflict, Civil Right Advocacy noted that OLUSCO Group and PMAN had entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) concerning the parcel of land near City Gate, beside the House on the Rock church.
The group noted that the arrangement granted OLUSCO Group rights to the land under a joint venture agreement, but disagreements later arose, leading to the current dispute.