Lagos LG chairman denies erecting disputed boundary signboard
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Reported by Fawzi Kehinde
Thu, 5 Nov 2026, 11:35
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Odunmbaku said the signboard was installed by the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development following a joint boundary reconnaissance exercise involving officials from Lagos and Ogun states. It further disclosed that the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development accepted the outcome of the exercise and subsequently installed the boundary signboard on October 20, 2026.
Context & Background
✦He was reacting to allegations by the Chairman of Ifo Local Government Area, Ogun State, Idris Kusimo, who accused him of erecting the signboard at the Yakoyo end of the road, insisting that the area belongs to Ogun State.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Thursday:In a statement obtained by PUNCH Online on Thursday, responding to the allegation, Odunmbaku described the accusation as misleading, maintaining that the installation of boundary markers was not the responsibility of the Ojodu LCDA.2026:It further disclosed that the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development accepted the outcome of the exercise and subsequently installed the boundary signboard on October 20, 2026.20th October:In line with the established points mapped out earlier, the Department of Boundary Matters in the ministry, on 20th October, 2026, erected a boundary board for clarity,” it added.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract
✦Odunmbaku said the signboard was installed by the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development following a joint boundary reconnaissance exercise involving officials from Lagos and Ogun states.
✦It further disclosed that the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development accepted the outcome of the exercise and subsequently installed the boundary signboard on October 20, 2026.
✦He was reacting to allegations by the Chairman of Ifo Local Government Area, Ogun State, Idris Kusimo, who accused him of erecting the signboard at the Yakoyo end of the road, insisting that the area belongs to Ogun State.
Key Facts:Thursday: In a statement obtained by PUNCH Online on Thursday, responding to the allegation, Odunmbaku described the accusation as misleading, maintaining that the installation of boundary markers was not the responsibility of the Ojodu LCDA.2026: It further disclosed that the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development accepted the outcome of the exercise and subsequently installed the boundary signboard on October 20, 2026.20th October: In line with the established points mapped out earlier, the Department of Boundary Matters in the ministry, on 20th October, 2026, erected a boundary board for clarity,” it added.
Editorial Excerpt
The Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, David Odunmbaku, has denied erecting a disputed boundary signboard at Yakoyo, stating it was installed by the Lagos govt.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Story
What is the latest development regarding Lagos State?
Odunmbaku said the signboard was installed by the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development following a joint boundary reconnaissance exercise involving officials from Lagos and Ogun states.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
It further disclosed that the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development accepted the outcome of the exercise and subsequently installed the boundary signboard on October 20, 2026.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
In a statement obtained by PUNCH Online on Thursday, responding to the allegation, Odunmbaku described the accusation as misleading, maintaining that the installation of boundary markers was not the responsibility of the Ojodu LCDA.
