Fresh allegations of land grabbing and the alleged unauthorised sale of land have emerged against Bola Orolugbagbe, the ousted Odole of Ilesa, following a reported transaction involving about 250 acres of land along the Ilesa–Osogbo Road.
The latest allegation comes amid an earlier dispute involving members of the Odole chieftaincy family, who reportedly petitioned the Owa Obokun's Committee on Land Matters and Chieftaincy Affairs over the alleged illegal acquisition and sale of family land in the Akad area and Ilaje.
According to the account provided by the petitioners, the dispute formed part of the complaints against Orolugbagbe that eventually led to proceedings before a panel constituted by the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland.
The Odole family reportedly approached the panel on October 21, 2025, seeking Orolugbagbe's removal over allegations of misconduct and abuse of traditional authority.
The account further stated that the committee considered the complaints, gave Orolugbagbe an opportunity to be heard and subsequently submitted its recommendations to the Owa Obokun, following which his removal was effected.
The latest allegation is that Orolugbagbe proceeded with the sale of approximately 250 acres of family land along the Ilesa–Osogbo Road despite his removal and what the complainants described as a preliminary ruling directing parties to maintain the status quo.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged transaction, including the identity of the purchaser, the precise location and ownership of the land, and the terms of the reported order, were not independently established in the information available for this report.
Allegations concerning his past
The allegations against the former chief also include claims concerning his conduct before his removal. The account supplied by the complainants alleges that he was arrested in the United States on February 2, 1995, and charged with 18 felony offences in California.
It further alleges that he subsequently failed to return to court after being released on bail and has not returned to the United States since then.
However, independent documentary evidence confirming the reported arrest, charges, bail status and subsequent proceedings was not provided.
Dispute over traditional authority and family land
The unfolding dispute raises questions about the management of family land, the limits of traditional authority and compliance with directives issued during chieftaincy and land-related proceedings.
The reported sale of the 250 acres, if established and found to have contravened a valid court order or other binding directive, could have significant implications for the parties involved.
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