He introduced less regulation and low taxes, which enabled Lagos to become a rival port city to Ouidah and stopped derivation remittance to the Kingdom of Benin.
[4] Kutere enhanced Lagos's military power, utilizing a large fleet of war canoes to launch successful attacks on nearby towns and villages, including Badagry.
Ologun Kutere was not only wealthy but also feared; so much so that his power was described as "absolute and his disposition tyrannical, to excess".
[5] Kutere had many children, among whom were future Obas, Eshinlokun, Adele Ajosun, and Akitoye.
This "apparent irregularity"[7] is now the subject of controversy and litigation as Akinsemoyin's descendants are challenging the enthronement of the current Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, in court.