Alaafin Stool: 9 Things TheWest Knows About Oyomesi Suit Against Seyi Makinde

Last updated: 2024/04/21 at 8:25 AM

thewest Published April 21, 2024

A court case filed by the Oyo kingmakers against Governor Makinde regarding the vacant Alaafin of Oyo stool was struck out due to a procedural error.
The Oyo kingmakers filed a case against Governor Makinde, Attorney General and Commissioner for Local government and Chieftaincy matters over the vacant Alaafin of Oyo stool.
Those behind the case include the Bashorun of Oyo, Chief Yusuf Layinka; Lagunna of Oyo, Chief Wakeel Oyedepo; Akinniku of Oyo, Chief Amusa Yusuf; Areago Bashorun, Chief Wahab Oyetunji and the Alapo of Oyo, Chief Gbadebo Mufutau.
Suit Number: HOY/14/2023
The kingmakers argued that they followed due diligence in selecting a candidate for the stool.
The court case was struck out because the kingmakers did not notify the governor of their chosen candidate.
The kingmakers have filed a Notice of Appeal and motion for injunction pending an appeal.
The governor has argued that the kingmakers did not comply with the condition precedent of filing an action of that nature, which requires notifying the governor of their chosen candidate.
Remember: The need to appoint a new Alaafin of Oyo arose from the death of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III. He reigned for 52 years before joining his ancestors at the age of 82

thewest April 21, 2024 April 21, 2024

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