The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has constituted a
Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Lands and Related Matters.
The Judicial Panel was constituted in response to growing concerns of
citizens about the increase in cases of land grabbling and other
fraudulent land transactions in the state.
Members of the judicial panel are:
1) Hon Justice Adekunle Adeleye – Chairman
2) Hon. Johnson Remi Olorunleke – Member
3) Ifedayo Osadola Esq – Member
4) Tosanbami Odudu – Secretary
The Commission’s Terms of Reference are:
i) To receive and examine complaints from individuals and corporate
entities on matters arising from the implementation of Executive Order
008 on Land Administration and Related Matters and where necessary
make recommendations to the Governor for remedial measures or any
other measures as appropriate.
ii) Examine and ascertain whether government land or part of it have
been illegally acquired /occupied/converted to private use and
identify the persons responsible and make recommendations for recovery
and appropriate sanctions.
iii) Examine complaints of fraudulent transactions by individuals,
families, corporate entities with respect to State Lands and make
recommendations for recovery and appropriate sanctions.
iv) Make recommendations to the government based on their findings on
or before 1 January, 2021.