Ogun monarch drags Abiodun to court over suspension, seeks order to retain crown
The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has dragged Governor Dapo Abiodun before the Federal High Court, Abeokuta, over his suspension from office. Akinyemi was suspended about two weeks ago over alleged involvement in partisan politics, with a letter dated October 20, 2026 directing him […] Ogun monarch drags Abiodun to court over…
Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, the monarch of Iselu Kingdom in Ogun State, has taken Governor Dapo Abiodun to court over his suspension from office. The suspension, issued on October 20, 2026, ordered the monarch to vacate his palace and stop using royal symbols, including his crown and staff. Akinyemi claims the suspension occurred without notice or chance to defend himself.
He filed a suit in the Federal High Court, seeking an injunction to stop the enforcement of the suspension. The suit, along with other respondents, includes the Ogun State Attorney-General, the Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Commissioner, and the Commissioner of Police. Oba Akinyemi argues that the suspension infringes on his constitutional rights, particularly the right to a fair hearing.
His legal team contends that the government cannot suspend a traditional ruler without the opportunity to respond to allegations, citing Supreme Court precedents. The court is scheduled to rule on the interim injunction application on November 11, 2026.
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