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TUNDE ADELEKE, Osogbo
A suit involving the Kingmakers of Igbajo town and State Government before the High Court of Justice in Osogbo, Osun State was stalled on Monday due to the absence of defence counsels.
The kingmakers are challenging the Osun State government’s nullification of Oba Adegboyega Famodun III’s selection as the 20th Owa of Igbajo land.
The counsel to the plaintiffs, Dr. Saka Layoonu, while criticizing the defence’s absence as a disregard to the court and an attempt to delay proceedings, noted that it has been their style since the case started a year ago.
Justice Micheal Awe expressed concerns over the absence of the five defence counsels, including those representing Oba Ademola Makinde, the Osun State government, Boluwaduro LG and warrant chiefs.
The judge, however, adjourned the case to November 1, 2024, noting he would proceed with proper hearing of the matter, even if the defendants refuse to appear in court.
It would be recalled that Governor Ademola Adeleke, upon assuming office in November 2022, nullified the selection of some Obas, who had been given staffs of office by his predecessor, Adegboyega boyega Oyetola.
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