31-7-2025
Residence of Ilaje Bariga Lagos Wednesday protested the renaming of Ilaje Road after legendary Juju musician, King Sunny Ade.
Outgoing chairman of the Bariga Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Kolade Alabi, had controversial made the change and those of other locations to reflect names of prominent entertainers who lived in the LCDA.
The protesters stated that the former Chairman acted unconstitutionally and without the approval of the LG Councilors before changing the names of Streets. Changing Charly Boy bus stop to Olamide Badoo also caused an uproar.
Addressing the protesters, the Baale of Ilaje/Bariga, High Chief Kayode Ayetiwa, disclosed that the newly sworn-in LCDA chairperson, Bukola Adedeji, had called him ahead of the protest, appealing for patience and promising to reverse the decision. However, the community proceeded with the protest and also submitted a formal petition to the council.
Ayetiwa stressed that the name Ilaje Road has been in existence since 1948 and represents an important part of the community’s history and identity.
“We will not allow the legacy and name of Ilaje Road to be erased, no matter how prominent the individual chosen for the renaming may be,” the Baale said.