Yoruba Conservatives Clarify Land Ownership in Lagos: “No Document Can Stop Us From Taking Back Our Land”

The Yoruba Conservatives have spoken out firmly on the issue of land ownership in Lagos, making it clear that no amount of proof of ownership can prevent them from reclaiming land within their ancestral land sold to anyone, no matter how much they paid for it at any time.

There’s a common misconception—some people believe that having lived in Lagos for years or owning property there automatically grants them the same rights as the Yoruba people. This is not the case. Many foreigners and newcomers come to Lagos to do business, and while the Yoruba people have welcomed and sold land to them, that land still remains our land, part of our ancestral territory. Our kindness in selling land to you and our openness do not translate into ownership rights.

Owning land in Lagos isn’t just about having a legal document or paying millions of naira. It’s about respect, relationships, and recognising the land’s indigenous roots. If your purchase was based on good relations with the seller, that’s different from claiming full ownership; you can never own the land, . The land remains essentially under the custodianship of the Yoruba people.

Even with deeds or certificates of occupancy (C of O), the Yoruba believe that land rights are not solely dictated by legal documents issued by the Nigerian government. To them, these certificates are between the individual and the state, not a universal proof of possession that overrides ancestral claims.

The Yoruba do not rely on courts to reclaim land or enforce their rights. They have their own customs—sometimes demolishing structures or issuing notices without court intervention, especially when they feel disrespected or that their land is being exploited.

Some reports claim that certain groups, such as some Igbos, assert they own Lagos because they believe they have purchased all the land here. This misconception is laughable to many Yoruba conservatives, who see Lagos as a land with a deep-rooted cultural and ancestral significance that cannot simply be bought or sold away.

In their view, anyone who thinks possessing a Certificate of Occupancy grants them absolute ownership of Yoruba land misses the point entirely. The Yoruba movement is rooted in ancestral history and traditional authority, not legal documents or court rulings. The court can not rule on Yoruba land, and you expect us to obey.

You can label us as you wish, but the truth remains: land in Lagos for the Yoruba is sacred and non-negotiable. Disrespectful behaviour or reckless talk about ownership will not be tolerated. The Yoruba Conservatives are committed to protecting their heritage and will act decisively against any infringement.

Think about it—if you were in the UK or the US, even as a citizen, you’d still show respect for the natives and their traditions. The essence of ownership and respect transcends mere legal paperwork; it’s about cultural identity and ancestral heritage. That is the core belief of the Yoruba Conservatives.

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