The leading counsel to the Oyo State government, Yomi Alliyu (SAN) has told an Oyo state High court in Ibadan that the government of the state was not responsible for the demolition of the Music House of a popular gospel singer, Dr. Yinka Ayefele.
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The case which was mentioned in court this morning was further further hearing on the case till September 12 this year by Justice Iyabo Yerima
Recall that the Oyo State government had last week served a demolition notice on the building owner, claiming that the building contravened physical planning law.
The Director of Yinka Ayefele Nigeria Limited, Mr David Ajiboye, told journalists on Thursday that there was a court notice, restraining the government from carrying out the demolition.
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He had also stated that all relevant documents were obtained before the construction of the building.
Meanwhile the Commissioner for Information, Oyo State, Mr Toyin Arulogun told PREMIUM TIMES that contrary to the allegation by the musician, he was not responsible for the demolition.
He said the action was taken by the state government and town planning authorities in the state.
“The question is, can I influence the decision of the executive, that of government agencies and that of the state government as a whole?” he said in a telephone interview.
