Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria – The wife of Donald Fajuyi, eldest son of late Lt-Col. Adekunle Fajuyi, former military governor of the Western Region, has been left homeless following the demolition of her residence in Ado-Ekiti.

Mrs. Lanre Fajuyi, a politician, caterer, and orphanage owner, revealed that the house, which she and her husband had lived in for decades, was pulled down while she was attending a church service last Sunday. The demolition, she claims, was orchestrated by her husband in a long-standing dispute over ownership and inheritance.

A Legacy at Stake

According to Mrs. Fajuyi, the house in question was an unfinished property left behind by Lt-Col. Fajuyi before his tragic death in the 1966 coup. Upon relocating to Ado-Ekiti with her husband in the early 1980s, she said they pooled their resources to complete the building, where they raised their four children.

Trouble reportedly began when her husband expressed interest in selling the house, citing financial difficulties. However, Mrs. Fajuyi opposed the decision, insisting that the only house left behind by her father-in-law should be preserved for their children.

“This is the only building the late Lt-Col. Fajuyi left behind. He was a former military governor of the Old Western Region, which now consists of six states – Ekiti, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, and Lagos. Why should it be sold?” she questioned.

Legal Battle Over Ownership

The dispute eventually led to a legal battle, with Mrs. Fajuyi seeking a court ruling to prevent the sale. The court reportedly ruled in her favor, recognizing the building as their matrimonial home and stating that it could not be sold without her consent.

Despite this, she claimed her husband proceeded with plans to sell the property and, when unsuccessful, ordered its demolition.

Demolition While at Church

On Sunday morning, Mrs. Fajuyi was attending church when she received an urgent call informing her of the demolition.

“I arrived to see a bulldozer and men in army uniforms. I asked who ordered it, and they simply said they were instructed to demolish the house,” she recounted.

She reported the incident to the police, who questioned those responsible. According to her, her husband later admitted in writing that he authorized the demolition.

Homeless and Displaced

With all her belongings—including catering equipment, personal documents, and household items—buried under the rubble, Mrs. Fajuyi and her family are now homeless.

“I have only the clothes I wore to church. My grandchild, my daughter, and I have nowhere to stay,” she lamented.

Seeking Justice

Despite the ordeal, Mrs. Fajuyi has chosen to remain calm and leave the matter in the hands of her lawyer.

“If he thinks he has done the right thing, good luck to him. But I believe God will take control,” she said.

The incident has raised legal and ethical concerns over property rights, inheritance laws, and due process in demolition cases. As the dispute unfolds, many are calling for justice and intervention to ensure that the family of a national hero is not left without shelter.