A. NNAMANI, JSC (DELIVERING THE LEADING JUDGMENT): The facts of this suit are that the appellants were traditional office holders having been appointed by the Ex-Olowo of Owo, Sir Olateru Olagbegi. The 1st respondent, Oba Ogunoye, on his installation in 1968 still accepted the appellants as traditional officeholders. Relationships appeared cordial for some time, indeed the 1st appellant, Joseph Ajidasile Olakunrin, appears to have played a dominant role in the installation of the 1st respondent. Matters soon deteriorated however and the appellants on 5th April, 1980, addressed a joint letter to the Governor of Ondo State praying for the removal of the 1st respondent and for an enquiry into the deposition of Sir Olateru-Olagbegi. On the 11th April, 1980, the 1st respondent, obviously reacting to the letter of 5th April, sent to the appellants a letter of warning charging them of disloyalty and of dereliction of duties. That letter was tendered in these proceedings as Exhibit "A". The a…
THE STATE & ORS
V.
OGUNOYE & ORS
(1985) JELR 42559 (SC)
Supreme Court 17 May 1985 Nigeria
BriefBot Summary
- The case involves the deposition of traditional office holders by the Olowo of Owo. - The appellants sent a letter to the Governor of Ondo State requesting the removal of the 1st respondent and an inquiry into the deposition of the Ex-Olo
Case Details
Suit Number:SC.98/1984
Judges:MOHAMMED BELLO Justice of The Supreme Court of Nigeria
ANDREWS OTUTU OBASEKI Justice of The Supreme Court of Nigeria
AUGUSTINE NNAMANI Justice of The Supreme Court of Nigeria
ADOLPHUS GODWIN KARIBI-WHYTE Justice of The Supreme Court of Nigeria
SAIDU KAWU Justice of The Supreme Court of Nigeria
Counsel:Chief Afe Babalola (with him Prof. S. A. Adesanya and Mr. B. Aribido) For Appellant
O. A. Oluntunfese For Respondent
Other Citations:Ex Parte: Olakunrin (1985) NWLR (Pt.4)652 (1985) 5 S.C 161
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