Real Estate Magnate, Olu Okeowo, Barred From Lagos Polo Club Over Alleged Assault

The Lagos Polo Club has placed an indefinite entry ban on real estate magnate Sir Olu Okeowo, following the alleged assault of a club staff member by one of his security aides during an event at the club’s Ikoyi premises.

In a statement issued Wednesday and signed by the Club’s Honourable Secretary, Mr. Adeyemi Oreagba, Okeowo was declared “barred from entry into the club premises, either as a guest or otherwise, until further notice.”

According to the statement, the incident occurred last Saturday during the Reminisce Event hosted at the club grounds, when a security personnel attached to Okeowo “violently assaulted a staff member while he was performing his duty.”

Mr. Oreagba noted that such conduct violates one of the Polo Club’s key rules on decorum and member conduct.

The development has sparked mixed reactions within Lagos’ elite social circles, where Okeowo—Chairman of Gibraltar Group—is well known for his philanthropy, flamboyant lifestyle, and strong presence at high-profile events.

As of press time, neither Okeowo nor representatives of Gibraltar Group had publicly commented on the club’s decision.

ASSAULT ON MEMBER OF OUR STAFF 

Dear Members, 

The Main Committee wishes to inform members that during the Reminisce Event held at the Club on Saturday, 18th October 2025, a member of our staff while performing his duty was assaulted by the security personnel of a guest.

The matter was promptly brought to the attention of the Main Committee.

The committee have since engaged the persons involved as well as other members present and duly confirmed its occurrence.In view of this, the Committee has resolved to ban the guest “Chief Olu Okeowo” from entry into the club premises, either as a guest or otherwise until further notice.

Members are reminded that the conduct and actions of their guests, security personnel, domestic staff, and associates within the Club premises remain their responsibility.

The Club places great importance on the welfare and dignity of all Club staff, who are duly empowered to enforce Club policies.

We, therefore, request the continued cooperation and understanding of all members in upholding the standards and values of our Club.

We will have zero tolerance on any form of assault by members and guests against any staff of the club. 

Regards. 

Adeyemi Oreagba

Hon. Secretary