{
  "id": 19215950,
  "title": "Lagos monarch appeals court order nullifying his installation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/lagos-monarch-appeals-court-order-nullifying-his-installation-19215950",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T20:58:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/lagos-monarch-appeals-court-order-nullifying-his-installation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oba Kabiru Adesegun Basiru, the Olu of Oko Baba Agba in Lagos State, has appealed a court ruling that nullified his installation as the monarch. The High Court's decision set aside Basiru's nomination, appointment, approval, and installation, and ordered him to stop claiming the title. The lawyer representing the claimants, Prince Adeniyi Saliu and six others, along with the Lagos State Governor and four others, filed the injunction. Basiru's legal team, Awosika SAN & Partners, filed an appeal to protect the community's interests and prevent the appeal process from being rendered void. They urged residents to respect the rule of law and maintain peace during the legal proceedings. The lawyers noted that the Oko Baba Agba chieftaincy stool was recognized by the Standing Tribunal of Inquiry, and Basiru was appointed by the Lagos State Executive Council. The legal team aims to see the coronation proceed as planned on November 16, despite the court's ruling.",
  "summary": "The Olu of Oko Baba Agba, Oba Kabiru Basiru, has appealed a Lagos High Court ruling nullifying his appointment and installation in Oworonshoki. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-monarch-appeals-court-order-nullifying-his-installation/",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}