It was a mild drama today, Two lawyers, Adelanke Akinrata and Abayomi Ojo, engaged in verbal fisticuffs before the Federal High Court sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, over the legal representation of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the suit challenging the qualifications of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for the last November 16…
…..We’ll win again, Aiyedatiwa storms Court. By: Ade Adeleke Legal battle over the victory of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his running mate, Dr Olayide Adelami in the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State today began at the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal adjudicating on the outcome. From available record, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), All…
Ondo AG, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, Urges Agboola Ajayi to Let Go of Futile Legal Battle, Focus on State Development In the wake of the Court of Appeal’s ruling affirming the legitimacy of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and Deputy Governor Dr. Olayide Owolabi Adelami, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr. Olukayode…
29th January, 2025 The Attorney-GeneralOndo State Ministry of JusticeAlagbaka G.R.A, Akure Dear Sir,DEMAND FOR PUBLIC APOLOGY AND CALL FOR IMMEDIATE RESIGNATION OVER FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE AMENDMENT OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION, CONDUCT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION AND ALLIED MATTERS LAW OF ONDO STATE. In a widely reported press statement…
……OONI RESOLVES ISSUES BETWEEN AARE AFE BABALOLA AND DELE FAROTIMI The Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi,CFR, Ojaja II in company of about prominent Yoruba traditional Rulers in Ekiti state was at the Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD) last night to appeal to the founder of the university Aare…
A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Akure has sentenced a 38-year-old bricklayer, Olushola Olatunde, to 21 years imprisonment for breaking into a church and stealing items, including an iron tithe box, with a total value of N1,340,900. Olatunde, whose address was not disclosed, faced a six counts involving breaking, illegal entry, and theft. He pleaded guilty…
STILL ON THE COMPOSITION OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION TRIBUNAL IN ONDO STATE: AN ADDENDUM Adebayo Solagbade Esq(Legal practitioner)
ON THE COMPOSITION OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION TRIBUNAL The essence of true advocacy lies in the diligent research and continuous self-improvement of a dedicated lawyer. Rushing into rooftop advocacy without this vital foundation risks the perilous trap of citing obsolete laws—a mistake that can haunt even the most passionate legal practitioners. Upon my appointment…
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Ondo State Branch, has given the State Government 21day Ultimatum to Comply with a court’s Judgment that granted Financial Autonomy to Ondo State Judiciary on line with the 1999 Constitution (as amended). This is contained in a letter dated 16th January, 2024 and signed by Comrade Afolabi Oluwafemi,…
THE ILLEGAL COMPOSITION OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION TRIBUNAL IN ONDO STATE I have read media publications reporting the constitution of the Ondo State Local Government Election Tribunal today, Thursday 16th January 2025, ahead of the local government elections scheduled for this Saturday, 18th January. Though I do not doubt the aptitude and competence of…
