BREAKING: Court Evicts Comedian Ali Baba from Multi-Million Naira Victoria Island Mansion

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Popular Nigerian comedian Ali Baba has been evicted from his luxurious Victoria Island property following a Federal High Court order that nullified the controversial sale of the mansion. On August 15, 2025, court officials and bailiffs enforced a writ of possession at 324A Akin Ogunlewe Street, Victoria Island, removing Ali Baba and his company, XQZMOI TV, from the property.

The eviction stemmed from a July 31, 2025, judgment delivered by Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa, who ruled that the 2021 sale of the house by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to Ali Baba for ₦220 million was invalid. The court found that AMCON failed to establish adequate proof of debt before selling the property and ordered the return of the mansion to Harold Expansion Industries, representing the estate of the late original owner. AMCON was also directed to pay ₦500 million in damages.

News of the eviction quickly spread across social media, where hashtags like #AliBabaEvicted and #VictoriaIslandMansion began trending. Many Nigerians expressed sympathy for the veteran comedian, with some blaming AMCON for the embarrassment, while others argued that celebrities should exercise more caution when purchasing properties tied to debt cases. Some users even turned the matter into humor, saying life had just played “a big joke on the king of jokes.”

The case has also reignited debate over AMCON’s handling of asset sales. Established in 2010 to recover bad loans from banks, the corporation has faced frequent criticism and legal battles over property seizures and auctions. The ruling against AMCON in Ali Baba’s case highlights the risks buyers face when purchasing contested assets and raises questions about transparency in Nigeria’s financial recovery system.

For Ali Baba, widely regarded as the godfather of stand-up comedy in Nigeria, the eviction marks one of the most dramatic turns in his decades-long career. What was meant to be a luxury home in the heart of Lagos has now become a legal and public relations battle that may shape both his personal and professional journey in the years ahead.