Odibola Properties, Mezie and the Danger of Trial by Social Media: Facts Must Prevail Over Allegations

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: October 28, 2026Country: Nigeria
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Odibola Properties, Mezie and the Danger of Trial by Social Media: Facts Must Prevail Over Allegations

Odibola Properties Limited disputes allegations by Chimezie Princewill Onwuka, known as Mezie, about contested family land in Mbodo-Aluu, Rivers State. The company says it did not buy the land directly from Fabulous Amaewhule but became involved under a Power of Attorney granted by an association of medical doctors after an out-of-court settlement with Amaewhule, whom it identifies as a judgment creditor in earlier proceedings. Its CEO, Oshobukola Sunny Isaac, received the Anti-Land Grabbing Advocate of the Year 2026 Award on 24 October, though the article notes that recognition does not replace legal verification. It urges scrutiny of the relevant documents before judgment and acknowledges that a Power of Attorney alone does not establish ownership.

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