Awujale: Ijebu chiefs sue Abiodun over interregnum council

The Adele Awujale-in-Council, led by the Adele and Ogbeni Oja of Ijebuland, Ogun Dr Sonny Kuku, has filed a lawsuit against Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and members of the Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council (AIAC). According to Daily Post Nigeria, the suit was filed at the High Court of Ogun State in Ijebu-Ode and challenges the creation and reconstitution of the AIAC by the governor and the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that the Adele Awujale-in-Council is the only valid traditional authority permitted to manage interim affairs during an interregnum under the customs of the Ijebu-Ode people. Daily Post Nigeria reports that the council seeks to have the reconstitution of the AIAC and its member appointments set aside, describing them as illegal and unconstitutional.

Additionally, the council is seeking a perpetual injunction to prevent the governor and others from interfering with its customary functions.

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