Oloyede Sues Adeleke to Halt Ipetumodu Monarch Replacement
Oba Joseph Oloyede, the deposed Apetumodu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, has initiated legal action against Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Osun State High Court. Oloyede seeks an order to restrain the government from appointing a successor to the traditional stool, claiming that his removal was not conducted in accordance with due process.
He was deposed following a conviction in the United States for fraud-related offenses. Oloyede is listed as the second claimant in suit number HIF/50/2026, alongside other members of the Latimogun Royal Family.
The defendants include the Osun State Attorney-General, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and the head of the kingmakers, among others. The motion filed by Oloyede requests an interlocutory injunction to prevent any actions to fill the vacant stool until the case is resolved.
The matter was heard by Justice Dapo Adeniyi and adjourned until January 21, 2027, due to issues regarding the service of hearing notices.
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