Ondo Court Upholds Iralepo of Isinkan's Recognition
The Ondo State High Court dismissed a suit filed by the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, challenging the recognition of Oba Oluwagbemiga Olofin-Adimula as the Iralepo of Isinkan. The court affirmed the Ondo State government's power to recognize and upgrade chieftaincies without needing consent from another monarch.
Justice Sunday Olorundahunsi ruled in Suit No. AK/434/2022 that the Ondo State Executive Council had the statutory authority to upgrade minor chieftaincies.
The Deji argued that his consent was necessary for the installation of traditional rulers in Akure South Local Government Area, citing a previous Court of Appeal judgment. However, the Iralepo's counsel contended that the Deji lacked the authority to approve or withhold recognition from the Isinkan traditional institution, which predates Akure's.
The court upheld the government's recognition of the Iralepo based on findings from the Justice Ajama Commission of Inquiry and previous appellate court directives.
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