JOSEPH SHAGBAOR IKYEGH, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): Upon the death in office of one Oba Daniel Sami Adetayo Kupakude IV, the Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo, in Ijebu-North Local Government, in May, 1994, the 5th respondent Prince Mushafau Omowale Ademola Kassim, was selected by the King-makers over and above the appellant to occupy the stool on account of which the appellant unsuccessfully challenged the said selection at the High Court of Ogun State holding at Ijebu-Igbo (the court below) resulting in a judgment of that court in favour of the 5th respondent's eligibility for selection for the stool, occasioning the appeal along-side Appeal No. CA/I/267A/99 and Appeal No. CA/I/267B/99 which were consolidated by an order of the Court dated 2.3.06. However, on 12.2.07, Appeal No. CA/I/267A/99 was dismissed pursuant to the notice of its withdrawal filed by the appellant on 7.2.07, leaving extant Appeal No. CA/I/69/99 and appeal No. CA/I/267B/99 which shall be taken in turn in the …
ADESEMOWO & ANOR
V.
THE MILITARY ADMINISTRATOR, OGUN STATE & ORS
(2012) JELR 34017 (CA)
Court of Appeal 14 Jun 2012 Nigeria
BriefBot Summary
- Upon the death of the Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo in 1994, the appellant and 5th respondent, both of Ojuromi Ruling House, contested for succession; the appellant challenged the selection of the 5th respondent on the grounds of eligibility un
Case Details
Suit Number:CA/I/69/99 (Consolidated)
Judges:ADZIRA GANA MSHELIA Justice of The Court of Appeal of Nigeria
MODUPE FASANMI Justice of The Court of Appeal of Nigeria
JOSEPH SHAGBAOR IKYEGH Justice of The Court of Appeal of Nigeria
Counsel:CHIEF K. A. AKINYELE (with Mr. D. ODUGUWA) - CA/I/69/99MR. A. ADESANYA, S.A.N. (with MR. ALLI) - CA/I/267B/99 For Appellant
Mr. P. O. AKINSINDE, DIRECTOR ADVISORY SERVICES, (MINISTRY OF JUSTICE, OGUN STATE) - for 1st-3rd Respondents (with Mr. AKAPO).MR. A. ADESANYA, S.A.N., (with MR. ALLI) - for 5th-8th Respondents. - CA/I/69/99CHIEF K. A. AKINYELE (with MR. D. ODUGUWA) - for the 1st Respondent.MR. P. O. AKINSINDE, DIRECTOR, ADVISORY SERVICES (MINISTRY OF JUSTICE, OGUN STATE) for the 2ND-4TH Respondents (with MR. AKAPO).DR. A. I. LAYONU, S.A.N. (with MR. A. ANUODO) - For 6TH-8TH Respondents. - CA/I/267B/99 For Respondent
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