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Lere Osunpaimo Appeals Over Unauthorized Ogbori Elemoso Remake

Published on December 17, 2025

Filmmaker Lere Osunpaimo appeals to Governor Makinde, Pastor Adeboye, and Nigerians over alleged unauthorized remake of Ogbori Elemos

Renowned filmmaker Chief Lere Osunpaimo, popularly known as “Eda Onile Ola,” has appealed to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, RCCG General Overseer Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and the Nigerian public for intervention, alleging that the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, is attempting to remake his iconic film Ogbori Elemoso without his consent.

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Speaking at a press conference in Ibadan, Osunpaimo described Ogbori Elemoso as pivotal to his career and legacy, noting that it earned him national recognition, including the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) award, and contributed to his chieftaincy title of Are Arobajo of Ogbomoso, conferred by the late Soun, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade II.

The filmmaker said the current monarch initially approached him with a proposal to remake the film and requested cost estimates.

Osunpaimo valued the project at around N100 million, but claimed the Soun suggested budget increases and script changes.

However, in October 2025, Osunpaimo alleged that a man identified as Ben Ayoola, also known as Ben O Ben, together with representatives from Fewchore Studio, visited his home claiming they had the monarch’s approval to remake the film.

“They told me they did not need my permission to remake the movie and that they only wanted to give me a ‘gift’ for the work,” he said.

The group allegedly deposited N7.5 million into his account, which Osunpaimo’s children described as manipulative.

He returned the money and, through his legal counsel, issued a cease-and-desist letter to the studio warning against proceeding without his approval.

Despite this, Osunpaimo said the parties insisted on the monarch’s backing and warned that legal action would not favour him.

Describing the situation as an attempt to destroy his legacy, Osunpaimo recalled that producing Ogbori Elemoso had left him heavily indebted and had even led to the seizure of his car.

“This work was meant to benefit me and my children, but powerful individuals are attempting to take it away from me,” he said.

He urged Governor Makinde, Pastor Adeboye, the Oyo State Police Commissioner, and the sons and daughters of Ogbomoso worldwide to intervene.

Osunpaimo also appealed to Nigerians to protect him from what he described as injustice at his old age, citing concerns over recent social media rumours about his death.