Court Stops Adeleke from Acting on Osun Chieftaincy Dispute

The Appeal Court has issued a specific order restraining Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke from taking any further action concerning the chieftaincy dispute involving Olalekan Akadiri. This decision mandates that all parties maintain the status quo regarding the stool occupied by Akadiri while the appeal is pending.

The court's ruling follows a previous declaration by the Osun State Government that the stool was vacant, which was part of a white paper issued after a committee's review. The ruling, delivered by Justice S.

O. Nwaka, prohibits the governor and involved parties from making any moves related to the chieftaincy dispute until the appeal is resolved.

Counsel for Akadiri, N. O.

Ok, emphasized that the actions taken by the government violated earlier directives. The court's order aims to prevent any breakdown of peace in the community during the ongoing legal proceedings.