The Ilawo Traditional Council in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Wednesday insisted that Oba Alexander Macgregor remain the Olu of Orile Ilawo.
The council reacted to reports suggesting that the Ogun State High Court, Abeokuta Division, had passed a judgment removing their monarch.
The Council in a press release signed bye Aare Babatunde Doherty on behalf of the council, clarified that no such judgment was delivered on January 28th, 2025, contrary to what he describes as misleading information being peddled.
The Council emphasized that Suit No 789/2022, which addresses the status of His Majesty, remains pending before the honorable court, with proceedings adjourned until March 19th, 2025.
Addressing the directives issued by the court during proceedings, the Council explained that these directives were aimed at maintaining the status quo pending the final determination of the suit.
They reaffirmed that His Majesty had been rightfully selected and was the Oba Elect at the time the suit was filed, underscoring the validity of his selection process.
Regarding the court’s interlocutory ruling, the Council acknowledged the existence of a pending appeal and clarified that the ruling’s effect hinges upon the outcome of this appeal process.
They stressed that any suggestion of the nullification of His Majesty’s selection process is baseless and mischievous, designed to mislead the public and undermine the stability of the Ilawo kingdom.
“We urge the indigenes of Ilawo, our friends, and well-wishers to disregard these misleading publications,” the Council stated firmly.
They expressed confidence in the legal process, reaffirming their commitment to upholding due process and seeking justice through lawful means.
The Council also extended gratitude to the community and supporters for their unwavering support during this challenging period.
They reassured the public of their dedication to protecting the traditions and integrity of the Ilawo kingdom
Read the full statement below
PRESS RELEASE IN REACTION TO THE MISLEADING PUBLICATIONS
REGARDING PROCEEDINGS OF THE HIGH COURT OF OGUN STATE,
ABEOKUTA DIVISION AND THEINTERLOCUTORY RULING DELIVERED ON 28TH JANUARY, 2025
The attention of Ilawo Council of Chiefs has been drawn to the misconception
circulating in the media that the Ogun State High Court, Abeokuta Division
delivered a judgment in Suit No 789/2022 earlier today, deposing his majesty as the Olu Orile Ilawo, Ogun State.
We wish to state that the information is false and that the peddlers only desire to mislead the public as regards the status of the above suit which is still pending before the honorable court. We wish to inform the public that no judgment was delivered by the court in any matter on the 28th of January, 2025. In fact the suit was adjourned to 19th day of March, 2025.
We are not unaware that the honourable court gave some directives in the course of proceedings in this matter. The directives only reversed the position of parties to status quo pending the determination of the suit before the court.
Status quo in this regard means the position before the suit was filed. You will agree that His Majesty, the Olu Orile Ilawo had been selected and was the Oba Elect as at the time the suit was filed.
We have considered the court’s interlocutory ruling and as at the time of this publication, there is a pending Appeal in respect of the Interlocutory Ruling.
There is need to mention that the Appeal at the Court of Appeal must be determined one way or the other before the Ruling can take effect.
In any event, interlocutory ruling delivered by the high court is temporary. It is only effective while the suit is pending and will expire upon the conclusion of the suit.
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