Dethroned Ipetumodu Monarch Sues Governor Adeleke
Oba Joseph Oloyede, the dethroned Apetumodu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, has initiated legal action against Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, seeking to halt the process of filling the Apetumodu stool. Oloyede, who is the second claimant in suit no.
HIF/50/2026, filed a motion on notice before the Osun State High Court in Ile-Ife, claiming that he was not formally informed of any wrongdoing prior to the governor's actions to replace him. He requests an interlocutory injunction to prevent the governor and his officials from appointing a new Apetumodu until the case is resolved.
Other claimants include members of the Latimogun Royal Family. The motion, dated September 16, 2026, references a publication in The Guardian Newspaper alleging Oloyede's deposition without lawful basis.
The hearing was postponed due to non-service of notices to all parties, with the next court date set for January 21, 2027.
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