Farmers Protest Land Grabbing, Destruction of Farmlands in Ondo Community!

Farmers Protest Land Grabbing, Destruction of Farmlands in Ondo Community!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Farmers and residents of Aponmu in Akure South LGA, Ondo State, took to the streets on Monday to protest what they described as the illegal takeover and destruction of their farmlands by suspected land grabbers.

What We Know:

• The protesters carried placards and chanted slogans, accusing powerful individuals of forcefully acquiring ancestral land for private development.
• Many said they had lost cocoa, cassava, and maize plantations to bulldozers without compensation or prior notice.
• Community leaders say the encroachment is threatening livelihoods and could spark wider unrest if unresolved.

Quote:

“Our farms are our only source of survival. They’re destroying them without dialogue or compensation.”
— Ranti Ogunleye, protesting farmer

Why It Matters:

• Reflects rising tensions over land rights in rural communities.
• Highlights weak enforcement of land use laws and farmers’ vulnerability to exploitation.
• Risk of food insecurity and rural-urban displacement if trends continue.

What to Watch:

• Ondo State Government’s response or intervention.
• Legal actions or petitions by affected farmers.
• Escalation of land conflicts in other parts of Southwest Nigeria.

Sources:

1. Eyewitness accounts from Aponmu community – Nov. 3, 2025
2. Interviews with protest leaders

About The Author

Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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