Renowned Nigerian comedian Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba, has reportedly been evicted from his multi-million naira mansion in Victoria Island, Lagos.
According to reports, bailiffs of the Federal High Court executed a writ of possession on August 15, 2025, leading to the eviction of Ali Baba and his company, XQZMOI TV, from the luxury property located at 324A Akin Ogunlewe Street.
The mansion, which the veteran comedian allegedly acquired in 2021 from the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) for ₦220 million, has now become the subject of a fierce legal battle.
The Dispute Over the Property
AMCON insists that the residence was part of assets seized to recover debts allegedly owed by Harold Expansion Industries Nigeria Limited.
However, the company has since challenged the move in court, arguing that it had already repaid its obligations. Its counsel, Benjamin Olayiwola Sadibo, further maintained that the property was wrongfully sold and should not have been included in AMCON’s asset disposal.
Ali Baba Silent on Eviction
As of press time, Ali Baba and his management team have not issued an official statement regarding the development.
The comedian, widely regarded as the pioneer of stand-up comedy in Nigeria, has enjoyed a decades-long career entertaining audiences both locally and internationally. This latest development marks a dramatic turn for the entertainment icon.
