REDAN Lagos Decries Infiltration of Unscrupulous Persons, Demand Proper Structure in Place for Upcoming Election

The leadership of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria(REDAN), Lagos Chapter has decried an orchestrated plan to hijack and absorb some charlatans into the association.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Chairman, REDAN,Lagos chapter, Dr Bamidele Onalaja and the Gen.Secretary, REDAN, Lagos chapter, Sir Toby Ifada.

Onalaja said that investigation has revealed that many realtors with non-existent identities and names have massively been fraudulently registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission, in order to manipulate the electoral process for the the successor to Onalaja, the outgoing chairman and his executive members.

“ It is pertinent to state that REDAN as the principal agency and umbrella body of the organised real estate sector, recognized by the central and states government of Nigeria, does not admit Realtors as its members due to differences in objectives and responsibilities.

“To Execute their devious ploy, we have discovered that the upcoming election has been scheduled to take place in Oyo State, in clear violation of the association’s constitution.

Onalaja called on both Lagos and Oyo State Governments, as well as REDAN’s Board of Trustees to take immediate action and stop this travesty, which if allowed to happen will largely erase the achievements and successes REDAN, Lagos chapter has recorded since its inception in 2020.

He noted that in addition to erasing the achievements of REDAN Lagos, the massive admission of all manner of companies without proper KYC will further erase the credibility of a body like REDAN.

“Hence, we implore the anti-graft agencies, the EFCC, ICPC and relevant authorities to promptly begin a comprehensive investigation into this fraudulent scheming.

“ We are also urging the general public to disregard all memo, press releases or advert from these imposters and avoid being scammed by these impostors.

“ In the interim, the outgoing EXCOS will remain in office until all issues are resolved and proper structure is re-established to ensure that the election is held in Lagos state, with registered and verified members as voting blocs.

“We seek the cooperation of all, in ensuring the prestige and reputation of the Lagos chapter is retained and the foundation built over four years is continued.