Lagos Computer Village traders issue cease and desist to Folashade Tinubu-Ojo over imposition of levies

The Incorporated Trustees of Computer Village Market Traders and Stakeholders Joint Management, representing a coalition of market associations within the Computer Village, Ikeja, have issued a cease and desist notice to the Iyaloja-General of Lagos, Mrs. Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, over an alleged imposition of levies on the market.

The notice dated August 28, 2024, a copy of which was seen by Nairametrics, was formally served by Falana and Falana’s Chambers on behalf of the association.

The legal notice addresses multiple grievances that the traders have against Mrs. Tinubu-Ojo, who is President Bola Tinubu’s daughter, particularly her alleged involvement in the unlawful collection of levies and disruption of market activities through the use of thugs.

According to the notice, this was despite a previous court ruling restraining her from such activities, the traders allege that she has continued to meddle in their operations, causing significant disruptions.

Background and allegations

The Incorporated Trustees of Computer Village Market Traders and Stakeholders Joint Management is a legally registered entity under Part “C” of the Company and Allied Matters Act. The association comprises several groups, including the Phone and Allied Products Dealers Association of Nigeria (PAPDA), the Computer and Allied Products Dealers Association (COMTEAN), and the Association of Mobile Communication Devices Engineers and Technicians (AMCODET), among others.

According to the letter, the traders secured a favourable ruling from an Ikeja High Court in December 2020 under Suit No. ID/9039MFHR/19.

The court order permanently restrained Tinubu-Ojo and her agents from imposing and collecting any levies within Computer Village, citing a lack of legal basis for such actions.
Despite this ruling, the traders claim that Tinubu-Ojo has continued to engage in actions that infringe on their rights.

These actions allegedly include instigating thugs to disrupt lawful gatherings and pressuring the traders’ business partners to make payments directly to her.

“Our client is not unaware that you have contacted our client’s several partners to make their commitments to you.

“We have instructions to warn against any further demand or communication to our client’s partners including but not limited to Oppo, Proview, Samsung, Big and Bold et al because the commodity association of the Women and Men Market Association which is the basis of your appointment by the Lagos State Government has no membership in Computer Village,” the notice signed by Taiwo Olawanle and Adebayo Oniyelu of Falana and Falana’s Chambers read in part.

The traders have also raised concerns about Mrs. Abisola Azeez, who was appointed as the Iyaloja of Computer Village under Tinubu-Ojo’s sanction. The traders assert that Mrs. Azeez has no shop or stake in Computer Village, further questioning the legitimacy of her role.

Legal implications

The notice draws attention to the limitations of Tinubu-Ojo’s powers under the Lagos State Market Advisory Council Law.

It notes that the law, particularly under Section 8, does not grant her the authority to collect levies or interfere in the internal affairs of markets such as Computer Village.

The traders argue that even if her office had such powers, Computer Village is not covered under the referenced law.

Falana and Falana’s Chambers, on behalf of the traders, warned Tinubu-Ojo against any further interference, emphasizing that continued violations will result in the pursuit of all available legal remedies, including claims for costs incurred.

What you should know

This development marks the latest chapter in the ongoing struggle for control over one of Lagos State’s most significant commercial hubs.

The market traders had vehemently kicked against the appointment of an Iyaloja for them in 2019. According to them, the technological and commercial hub had been regulated by the Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation, and no Iyaoloja was needed to regulate their activities.

They also argued that the Computer Village is a modern market and there was no relationship between technology and traditionalists. However, the appointment was not rescinded.

The Computer Village is adjudged as the largest ICT market in West Africa and adds over N300 billion to the economy yearly.

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Good decision. She is too greedy and inconsiderate. Is her share of national cake not enough?

That iyalaoshi nonsense is not known to the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria. The lady in question is an interloper that should be immediately arrested and prosecuted for extortion and grand theft. Imprisonment should follow as quickly as possible, since she has constituted herself into a grand menace to the society for a long time. I just can not understand how the so called financial capital of the country will be allowed to descend so low as to tolerate this sort of infamy. How a person not recognised by the constitution as a functionary of the state, will be going around collecting taxes that go directly to her personal purse is mind boggling.

Nigeria runs on a well documented constitution. Warts and all, that paper called the constitution dictates every constitutionally accepted position in the country. Again, the federal laws supersedes any petty local laws. I will repeat for emphasis; the federal laws supersedes any petty discriminatory edicts from the states. If some prehistoric tribal mutants want to enforce traditional edicts alien to the constitution just to satisfy their village ego, they should be told what to do; get yourself a brand new Republic and make the strange looking daughter of your tribal god the leader of all markets there. Your kettle of fish. But as long as Nigeria subsists, this galurous ladys corrupt intentions will always be challenged.

Expect divide and rule tactics soon, they are Igbo or they want to develop the land or set the place on fire.

Iyaloja general of where na ?

Awon Ole jati jati.
Tinubu Family is one breed and groomed to be thugs and looters.
Now they have carried these criminal vices to the national level.
Now that they have put a CJN in place to protect their interests, I wonder if that court judgement Or the Judge that pass that judgment will stand.
A single family has hijack the country.

Will this judgement stand as their father currently in power?

Nice one…other markets should follow asap.

No laziness will be tolerated!!!.

Tinubu controls the judiciary and legislative...make una go rest.

Nigeria will be better sha

If it is one Nonso or Chinedu that they impose to be in charge, y'all know that this judgement won't stand.


That is the truth

slimfit1:
Expect divide and rule tactics soon, they are Igbo or they want to develop the land or set the place on fire.

The only thing that will cause this is when they make an Igbo person the President or leader of the market.

Iyaloja stuff should be restricted to traditional Yoruba markets in charge of women traders selling pepper and tomatoes , not Igbo markets

What does she know about electronics and like gadgets that she wants to lead a market dedicated to those items ?

Charmingrascal:


The only thing that will cause this is when they make an Igbo person the President or leader of the market.

The Ibos already know how some of our tribalistic yorubas think and will find a way around it.. There are other tribes in all the associations who are stakeholders there..

Tinubu's daughter has no stake and should go get a job.. Iyaloja general rubbish is not constitutional.

Good2go1:
Iyaloja General Sade Tinubu Loses Control Over Computer Village Market Traders In Court {Documents Attached}

In a landmark decision, the Incorporated Trustees of Computer Village Market Traders and Stakeholders Joint Management have successfully obtained a court order against Chief Mrs. Folasade Tinubu Ojo. The court has issued a cease and desist letter, restricting her from further interference and alleged extortion activities within the Computer Village Market.

https://nigerianjournal.com.ng/iyaloja-general-sade-tinubu-loses-control-over-computer-village-market-traders-in-court-documents-attached/


The letter, dated August 28, 2024, was formally drafted on behalf of the market’s stakeholders by Falana & Falana Chambers. It addresses multiple breaches of rights and interference in the market’s affairs, including the instigation of thugs and unauthorized collection of levies. The stakeholders, comprising various associations such as the Phone and Allied Products Dealers Association of Nigeria (PAPDA), Computer and Allied Products Dealers of Nigeria, Computer Technician and Engineers Association of Nigeria (COMTEAN), Association of Computer Engineers and Technicians of Nigeria and Association of Computer Printers
Engineering of Lagos (ACPEL) Others include the Association of Computers and Phones Accessories of Nigeria, the Laptop Batteries Dealers Association of Nigeria (LADAN), the Association of Mobile Communication Devices Engineers and Technicians (AMCODET), Security Gadget, Pre-Owned Phone Dealers Association of Nigeria (POP) and Ogunbiyi Community Development Association among many others.

They have expressed their determination to protect their interests and ensure fair business practices.

Despite a previous court order restraining Chief Mrs. Tinubu Ojo and her agents from collecting levies, the stakeholders allege continued meddling and disruption of lawful gatherings. The letter emphasizes that only authorized members of the market’s executive have the locus to intervene in its affairs.

Iyaloja General Sade Tinubu Loses Control Over Computer Village Market Traders In Court {Documents Attached}
This development comes amidst ongoing discussions about the potential relocation of the Computer Village Market by the Lagos State Government. The market, known as Africa’s largest gadget hub, faces an uncertain future as stakeholders and government officials navigate the complexities of urban development.

Iyaloja General Sade Tinubu Loses Control Over Computer Village Market Traders In Court {Documents Attached}

The stakeholders remain resolute in safeguarding the market’s operations and ensuring that their rights are upheld. This court order marks a significant step in their efforts to maintain the integrity and stability of the Computer Village Market.

Won fi enyan je lemomu otun du seriki. Greed is the surname of this family, Nlfpmod.

They are ganging up gradually to take control of Computer Village in Ikeja and push out the Yorubas that started the place.. Same thing they did in Alaba and likes.
As LASG don build flyover in that area now, next thing is for the visitors to start scheming to remove any Yoruba influence in Computer Village and make one of their own the President-General.
That one won't work in Ikeja, one of Yoruba people industrial strides.

When you hear them scream igbo's should leave 'our Lagos' you will think they are business oriented but see them fighting for crumbs from they same people they are telling to leave.

I

COMRADES are speechless

This family is thugish even their women, grab n run. I

Dynamicboss:
Good decision. She is too greedy and inconsiderate. Is her share of national cake not enough?

lol u don't know his dad? The man that milked lagos state and now doing same in national including acquiring part of nnpc, what do expect from his daughter?

Dead on arrival....prsident daughter for this country. Dey will continue nothing go happen.

MadPolitician:
That iyalaoshi nonsense is not known to the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria. The lady in question is an interloper that should be immediately arrested and prosecuted for extortion and grand theft. Imprisonment should follow as quickly as possible, since she has constituted herself into a grand menace to the society for a long time. I just can not understand how the so called financial capital of the country will be allowed to descend so low as to tolerate this sort of infamy. How a person not recognised by the constitution as a functionary of the state, will be going around collecting taxes that go directly to her personal purse is mind boggling.

Nigeria runs on a well documented constitution. Warts and all, that paper called the constitution dictates every constitutionally accepted position in the country. Again, the federal laws supersedes any petty local laws. I will repeat for emphasis; the federal laws supersedes any petty discriminatory edicts from the states. If some prehistoric tribal mutants want to enforce traditional edicts alien to the constitution just to satisfy their village ego, they should be told what to do; get yourself a brand new Republic and make the strange looking daughter of your tribal god the leader of all markets there. Your kettle of fish. But as long as Nigeria subsists, this galurous ladys corrupt intentions will always be challenged.

but yorubas don't care about what happens in d east n who governs their market

Y do u Igbos care so much?

..any agbero that enters the market to extort hardworking Nigerians should be dealt a serious lesson he will never forget in his emilokan hopeless life..

..thieves..

All land belong to the state government and ingenious....

Laws wey state go change or destroy the market in the name of relocation

RZArecta:
Iyaloja general of where na ?

of Nigeria.......

CharleyBright:
Awon Ole jati jati.
Tinubu Family is one breed and groomed to be thugs and looters.
Now they have carried these criminal vices to the national level.
Now that they have put a CJN in place to protect their interests, I wonder if that court judgement Or the Judge that pass that judgment will stand.
A single family has hijack the country.

if the Tinubu Family are thugs and looters then what do you call the British royal family? Or the Rothschild? Don't go and start your own thuggery and looting dey dere dey whine.....😂😂😂......

Will you father be undertaking the arrest ?!

The federal laws you claim Nigeria run on is ipob sit at home every Monday part of that constitution !!

MadPolitician:
That iyalaoshi nonsense is not known to the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria. The lady in question is an interloper that should be immediately arrested and prosecuted for extortion and grand theft. Imprisonment should follow as quickly as possible, since she has constituted herself into a grand menace to the society for a long time. I just can not understand how the so called financial capital of the country will be allowed to descend so low as to tolerate this sort of infamy. How a person not recognised by the constitution as a functionary of the state, will be going around collecting taxes that go directly to her personal purse is mind boggling.

leokid866:
of Nigeria.......

make una dey sniff una cow shît dey go front

EcoNews:
Will you father be undertaking the arrest ?!

The federal laws you claim Nigeria run on is ipob sit at home every Monday part of that constitution !!

the problem with you bulaba bandits is that anyone who calls out your bûllshît is automatically and Igbo/IPOB. It says so much about the famed Awolowo free education you're said to have enjoyed. What a sad shame