Palace Siege: Olojo Kosoko Ruling House Urges Police to Obey Court Order

The Olojo Kosoko Ruling House of Lagos has accused police of unlawfully besieging the Oloja of Lagos Palace, violating a court order. The ruling house stated that a July 7, 2026, ruling by Justice Oresanya of the Lagos State High Court mandated all parties in the chieftaincy dispute to maintain the status quo.

Despite this order, the ruling house alleges that police have deployed to the palace, blocking legitimate visitors and family members while allegedly protecting "suspected thugs." They also claim that Prince Abiola Olojo-Kosoko, the Oloja of Lagos-elect, and other family members have received police invitation letters, which they believe were instigated by individuals defying the court.

"The Palace is currently under siege, and this direct violation of a court order is a recipe for a breakdown of law and order on Lagos Island," stated Prince Surajudeen Olojo-Kosoko. He urged the police not to be used in a civil chieftaincy dispute already before the court. The family described the actions as contempt of court, abuse of police powers, and a violation of constitutional rights.

The ruling house has formally notified the Commissioner of Police, the Inspector-General of Police, the Lagos State Attorney-General, the Registrar of the Lagos State High Court, the Oba of Lagos, and the Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor. They appealed for urgent intervention from the police hierarchy to uphold the rule of law and prevent unrest on Lagos Island.

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The Palace is currently under siege, and this direct violation of a court order is a recipe for a breakdown of law and order on Lagos Island.