The battle for a palace. I think a dictator can rule Nigeria effectively, says Oba Oyekan. Prince Adeyinka Oyekan made a lot of money as a chemist and druggist. Then he staked a claim on the palace of Oba Adele II of Lagos. Thus began nine years of litigation in the courts, nine years which ended with him broke and defeated in London.
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APN760006

Title: Drum Magazine social history photographs, Nigeria edition 505 Description: The battle for a palace. I think a dictator can rule Nigeria effectively, says Oba Oyekan. Prince Adeyinka Oyekan made a lot of money as a chemist and druggist. Then he staked a claim on the palace of Oba Adele II of Lagos. Thus began nine years of litigation in the courts, nine years which ended with him broke and defeated in London. City: Lagos Country: Nigeria Date Created: 04-1959 Creator: Drum Social Histories Credit Notice: Drum Magazine photographer / Drum Social Histories / Bailey's African History Archive / african.pictures Keywords: