Court Stops Adeleke from Installing Olofa of Ofatedo

Justice Kudirat Akano of the Osun State High Court in Osogbo has issued a restraining order against Governor Ademola Adeleke and other respondents from taking any further actions regarding the installation of the Olofa of Ofatedo in Egbedore Local Government Area. The case was initiated by Chief Ahmed Musibaudeen Ilufoye on behalf of the kingmakers of Olofa of Ofatedo.

The respondents include the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Egbedore Local Government, and Prince Sakariyau Olabode. During the court proceedings, Mr. Tiamiyu Adegboyega, representing the applicant, expressed shock at discovering a letter appointing Prince Sakariyau Olabode as the Olofa, issued after the lawsuit was filed.

The suit was filed on October 12, while the appointment letter was dated October 26. Mr. Biodun Badiora, representing the state counsel, stated that the Attorney General's office was unaware of the appointment.

Justice Akano granted the application to restrain any actions concerning the Olofa of Ofatedo stool until the case is resolved, with the next hearing scheduled for November 2.