- Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo has denied allegations of illegally selling land belonging to Bluestone Garden City Limited
- The cleric through his lawyers clarified that the dispute is between Arch-View Investments Limited and Bluestone, not him as an individual
- The pastor’s legal team which released the details of the issue, including a mediation effort by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, warned against defamatory statements, urging that any disputes be resolved through legal channels
Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo has addressed the allegations in a land dispute involving Bluestone Garden City Limited.Source: OriginalHow the land disputes originated “Arch-View Investment Limited totally disregarded the payment arrangement, and the last payment received was in June, 2024,” the statement said.”While our Client holds further that she had at all time material, showed good faith and understanding in ensuring full consummation of the contract, and also kept to the spirit of the contract, Arch-View Investment Limited did not show sufficient respect and commitment in her financial obligations as agreed to by parties and till date only a fraction sum which is less than 36% of the Sale price was made,” the statement added.Former President Obasanjo intervened
- In an effort to resolve the dispute, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo intervened to mediate between the parties. During mediation, settlement options listed below were proposed:
- The 35 Acres at the Folakan Area (Parcel A) be released by Bluestone at the earlier rate which parties negotiated, while both parties should renegotiate and agree to current price for Papa lanto Area;
- Access to the 35 Acres will be allowed upon formal Agreement of parties on the above terms; or
- Bluestone refunds monies paid in respect of the Papa Area (Parcel B);
- The said refund shall be in-tandem with the mode of payment by installment made by your Company
House of Assembly petition raises concerns”It is therefore to the dismay and shocking disbelief of our Clients, the damaging and defamatory Petition made to the Ogun State House of Assembly, and the wide publications made by some media outfits without prior confirmation of the true facts and thereby maligning our Clients before the general public,” the statement further read.Ashimolowo warns against defamationPastor Ashimolowo has warned against defamation as he responded to the land dispute allegations.
Photo credit: Amaka OforbuikeSource: Facebook”Any further attempt to tarnish Pastor Ashimolowo’s reputation will be met with swift legal action. Pastor Ashimolowo’s image has been seriously misrepresented, and the spread of such misinformation has resulted in significant harm to his character. The public is being misled, and it is imperative that the media refrain from further defamatory statements or publications that are unfounded and unsupported by factual evidence,” the statement concluded.Pastor Ashimolowo funds life-saving surgeries for over 700
