JUST IN: COURT RESTRAINS ONDO GOVT FROM APPROVING NEW ALADEOKUN OF ALADE-IDANRE

COURT RESTRAINS ONDO GOVT FROM APPROVING NEW ALADEOKUN OF ALADE-IDANRE


An Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure has restrained the Ondo State Executive Council, under Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, from approving the appointment of a new Aladeokun of Alade-Idanre pending the determination of a legal dispute over the succession process.

The court, presided over by Justice F. S. Akinbinu, issued the order in a suit filed by the Akinboro Family of the Lagokun Ruling House of Alade-Idanre, challenging the appointment of warrant chiefs by the Ondo State Government for the purpose of selecting a new monarch.

The suit, marked HCAK/558/CIV/2025, was instituted on December 31, 2025, following the state government’s appointment of warrant chiefs to facilitate the emergence of a new Aladeokun.

The claimants contended that the appointment of warrant chiefs was unlawful, arguing that under Section 9 of the Ondo State Chiefs Law, warrant chiefs may only be appointed where existing kingmakers are unable to form a quorum due to death or other incapacities.

According to the Akinboro Family, the statutory kingmakers had already met, formed the required quorum as stipulated by law, and appointed Otunba Ademola Akinboro-Akingbaso, from the Akinboro Family, whose ruling house is said to be next in line to produce the Aladeokun.

During proceedings on February 4, 2026, counsel to the claimants, Femi Emmanuel Emodamori, informed the court that despite the pendency of the suit and the service of court processes seeking to restrain further action, the warrant chiefs allegedly proceeded to appoint Chief Ayo Akinnadeju as the new Aladeokun at a meeting reportedly boycotted by the recognised kingmakers.

Counsel representing the warrant chiefs, Chief O. S. Akintububo, as well as Chief Sola Ebiseni, who appeared for Chief Ayo Akinnadeju, confirmed to the court that an appointment had indeed been made but opposed the application seeking to restrain the Ondo State Executive Council from acting on it.

Meanwhile, counsel to the kingmakers, Mrs. Yetunde Ademigoke, dissociated the kingmakers from the actions of the warrant chiefs and did not oppose an order directing all parties to maintain the status quo.

Although the Ondo State Government was not represented in court, F. S. Akinnibosun, through Chief Ebiseni, confirmed receipt of the motion for injunction and requested additional time to respond.

Ruling on the matter, Justice Akinbinu ordered all parties to maintain the status quo and specifically restrained the Ondo State Executive Council from approving the appointment of Chief Ayo Akinnadeju as the Aladeokun of Alade-Idanre pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.

The court also directed that the case be given accelerated hearing and adjourned proceedings to February 18, 2026.

Speaking to journalists after the court session, counsel to the Akinboro Family, Femi Emmanuel Emodamori, described the ruling as just and necessary, stating that the decision had reinforced confidence in the judiciary as an impartial arbiter in traditional and legal disputes.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

JUST IN: ONDO GOVT ORDERS TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SELECTED SCHOOLS AHEAD OF STATE ASSEMBLY ELECTION

Image
ONDO GOVT ORDERS TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SELECTED SCHOOLS AHEAD OF STATE ASSEMBLY ELECTION The Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has announced the temporary closure of selected public primary and secondary schools across the state ahead of the Ondo State House of Assembly election scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026. According to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, the affected schools are those designated as polling centres for the election across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state. The Ministry directed learners, teachers, and other staff members in the affected schools to remain at home on election day as part of measures to ensure the safety of lives and property and to support a peaceful and orderly electoral process. The statement noted that heads of the affected schools would be contacted directly to ensure full compliance with the directive, while officials from Zonal and Area Education Offices would also monitor and supp...
Read more

JUST IN: APC ONDO APPOINTS OLAWALE IJANUSI AS SPECIAL ASSISTANT ON NEW MEDIA

Image
APC ONDO APPOINTS OLAWALE IJANUSI AS SPECIAL ASSISTANT ON NEW MEDIA The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has announced the appointment of Mr. Olawale Sunday Ijanusi as Special Assistant on New Media to the State Chairman, in a move aimed at strengthening the party’s communication structure. The appointment, which was conveyed in an official letter dated April 21, 2026, and signed by the APC Ondo State Secretary, Alex Kalejaye, forms part of an ongoing reorganization within the party’s secretariat to enhance effective service delivery. According to the letter, Ijanusi was found suitably qualified for the role following an internal assessment, underscoring the party’s commitment to engaging competent individuals in key strategic positions. The new role places Ijanusi at the center of the party’s digital communication efforts, where he is expected to manage and coordinate new media strategies, including online engagement, information dissemination, and digital campaign initia...
Read more

JUST IN: MATO CRUSHES INCUMBENT ADEFIRANYE, CLINCHES APC REPS TICKET WITH LANDSLIDE VICTORY

Image
MATO CRUSHES INCUMBENT ADEFIRANYE, CLINCHES APC REPS TICKET WITH LANDSLIDE VICTORY Hon. Mathew Oye Oyerinmade, popularly known as MATO, has emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives Primary Election for Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency in Ondo State, defeating incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Festus Adefiranye, by a wide margin. The APC primary election, held on Saturday across the federal constituency, recorded a large turnout of party delegates and supporters, with security agencies and party officials monitoring the exercise. At the end of the collation process, Hon. Mathew Oye Oyerinmade secured an overwhelming 12,744 votes to emerge victorious in the keenly contested primary election. His closest rival and incumbent member representing the constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Festus Adefiranye, polled 1,944 votes, while other aspirants recorded lower figures. The result reflected a decisive victory for Oyer...
Read more