Bose Matanmi, a widow residing in Ilorin, Kwara State, alongside her two surviving children, has appealed to community leaders, relevant stakeholders, and church authorities to intervene in an alleged dispute over properties belonging to her late husband.
- +Widow seeks intervention over alleged estate dispute in Kwara
In a statement jointly signed by Bose Matanmi and her children; Titi and Tunde Matanmi, the family expressed concern over the management of properties they believe were developed and owned by their late husband and father, Oluyinka (Yinka) Matanmi, prior to his death on December 18, 2009.
In a statement jointly signed by Bose Matanmi and her children; Titi and Tunde Matanmi, the family expressed concern over the management of properties they believe were developed and owned by their late husband and father, Oluyinka (Yinka) Matanmi, prior to his death on December 18, 2009.
At the centre of the dispute is a commercial property comprising about 45 lock-up shops located at No. 135, Murtala Muhammed Way, Ilorin, Kwara State, which the family maintains forms part of the deceased’s estate.
According to documents made available to journalists, Matanmi, stated that she was served a notice to quit the family residence in 2010, where she had been living with her children. The notice was later followed by a reminder letter, which eventually led to the family’s relocation from the property in 2013.
The widow alleged that since her husband’s death in 2009, the property has remained under the control and management of Babajide Matanmi, a professor, former Commissioner for Agriculture in Kwara State, and a pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
She further alleged that rental proceeds from the property have been collected and managed without the involvement of, or accountability to, her and her children.
The statement noted that the widow had approached members of the extended family and respected community leaders in search of a peaceful resolution.
It added that several efforts were made over the years to resolve the matter amicably through family intervention and mediation, but these attempts reportedly yielded no positive outcome.
Among those said to have intervened was the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Kwara State, who reportedly sought to facilitate dialogue between the parties, albeit without success.
It was also gathered that Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), was approached to intervene in the lingering estate matter.
The widow and her children stressed that their demand is not driven by confrontation but by a desire for transparency, accountability, and clarity regarding assets they believe belong to the estate of their late husband and father.
According to the family, the issue extends beyond questions of property ownership and directly affects the welfare and future of the deceased’s children.
They maintained that they are not seeking revenge, but rather justice, fairness, and recognition of their legitimate interests in their late father’s estate.
