Dethroned Oba Joseph Oloyede Sues Adeleke Over Throne
Oba Joseph Oloyede, who was removed as the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu in Osun State after being convicted in the United States for tax fraud and money laundering, has initiated legal action against Governor Adeleke. He seeks to block any appointments to the vacant throne while his case is pending.
Oloyede is the second claimant in suit no. HIF/50/2026, filed in the High Court in Ile-Ife.
His motion, dated September 16, 2026, requests an interlocutory injunction against Adeleke and his officials from appointing anyone to the stool of the Apetu of Ipetumodu. The other claimants include members of the Latimogun Royal Family.
Oloyede contends that his deposition was signed by Adeleke on May 7, 2026, without proper notification. The court proceedings faced delays due to issues with hearing notices, leading Justice Dapo Adeniji to order fresh notices and adjourn the case to January 21, 2027.
Governor Adeleke had previously approved Oloyede's removal following his conviction.
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