Late Gov. Alao Akala
Ibadan, Nigeria – June 22, 2025, …ONN…
The family dispute over the vast estate of late former Oyo State Governor, Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, has escalated dramatically as his first daughter, Oluwatoyin Alao-Aderinto, approaches the court to request a DNA test for seven individuals claiming to be his biological children.
Filed under Suit No. I/443/2024 at the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan, Alao-Aderinto also seeks a court order to exhume her father’s remains from his mausoleum in Ogbomoso for DNA verification purposes.
Among those listed for the proposed DNA test are:
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Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala, a sitting member of the House of Representatives
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Olamide Alabi
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Adebukola Alao-Akala
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Olamipo Alao-Akala
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Tabitha Alao-Akala
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Olamikunle Alao-Akala
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Oluwatoyin Alao-Aderinto (the plaintiff herself)
Represented by Oladipo Olasope (SAN), the plaintiff has urged the court to ensure the tests are carried out in an accredited medical facility, with results to be submitted directly to the court in sealed form.
A Battle Over Billions
The legal action stems from an intensifying feud over the late governor’s multi-billion naira estate, which reportedly includes:
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Properties in Ibadan, Lagos, Abuja, UK, and the US
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A five-star hotel in Ghana
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Multiple luxury vehicles
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Bank accounts in naira, dollars, and pounds sterling
Alao-Akala passed away intestate (without a will) on January 12, 2022, sparking competing claims from family members.
The controversy peaked in October 2022, when Kemi Alao-Akala, the governor’s widow, and Olamide Alabi, alleged to be his daughter, secured a Letter of Administration from the Oyo State Probate Registry without Alao-Aderinto’s involvement.
“Only Science Can Protect Our Father’s Legacy”
In her affidavit, Alao-Aderinto accused the duo of manipulating the succession process and excluding potential heirs, including loyal associates of the late politician.
“Only a scientific process can resolve these paternity questions and protect the legacy of our father,” she declared.
The filing contends that listing only seven beneficiaries without full verification raises concerns of authenticity and fairness.
Alao-Aderinto insists the move is not about personal gain but about ensuring equity and clarity for all legitimate heirs, biological or otherwise.
The case is expected to be heard soon, with public attention fixed on how one of Nigeria’s most prominent political families navigates this high-stakes inheritance dispute.
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