One of the top contenders for the throne of Alaafin of Oyo, Ismail Bukola Ladigbolu, has called on his kinsfolk from the Agunloye Ruling House to unite and support the newly appointed monarch, Oba Akeem Owoade, for the progress and betterment of the ancient town.

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Alaafin: Oyo prince drags Makinde to court, wants Owoade’s appointment nullified

One of the princes that contested for the position of Alaafin of Oyo, Lukman Gbadegesin has headed to court to challenge the appointment and presentation of the staff office to Prince Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo by Governor Seyi Makinde. Gbadegesin, who was said to have been recommended by a faction of

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Prince Lukman Gbadegesin has initiated legal proceedings to overturn Governor Seyi Makinde's decision to appoint Prince Akeem Owoade as the Alaafin of Oyo. Gbadegesin, who was reportedly favoured by the majority of Oyo’s Kingmakers, is calling on the court to nullify the appointment, approval, and subsequent presentation of the staff of office to Owoade. In a pre-action notice signed by his legal counsel, Adekunle Sobaloju SAN, Gbadegesin argued…

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'Declare me rightful Alaafin' - Gbadegesin drags Makinde to court

Mr Gbadegesin gave Governor Makinde 30 days to meet his demands or risk legal action. The post Gbadegesin gives Gov. Makinde ultimatum to appoint him Alaafin, threatens suit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Gbadegesin gives Gov. Makinde ultimatum to appoint him Alaafin, threatens suit

Prince Lukman Gbadegesin has taken legal action to challenge the appointment of Prince Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo in a dramatic twist.

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Alaafin tussle: Fresh twist as Gbadegesin heads to court to challenge Owoade's appointment

Prince Lukman Gbadegesin has headed to court to challenge the appointment and presentation of the staff office to Prince Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo by Governor Seyi Makinde. Gbadegesin, who the majority of Oyo’s Kingmakers designated as the next Alaafin, is appealing that the court set aside the appointment, approval of appointment and presentation of staff of office to a new Alaafin carried out by the governor. In a pre-action notic…

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Alaafin: Prince Gbadegesin challenges Makinde in Court - Daily Trust

Alaafin stool: Prince Gbadegesin issues 30 days ultimatum to Gov. Makinde Governor Seyi Makinde 	 		 Published By: Michael Adesina 			 Michael Adesina Prince Lukman Gbadegesin has given Governor Seyi Makinde an ultimatum of 30 days to reverse the appointment of Prince Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. This ultimatum was issued via a pre-action notice signed by Gbadegesin’s lawyer, Adekunle Sobaloju SAN, who claims that the Governor’s actio…

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Alaafin stool: Prince Gbadegesin issues 30 days ultimatum to Gov. Makinde

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"Kingmakers Chose Me, Not Him" - Gbadegesin Challenges Makinde's Appointment Of New Alaafin In Court - TheNigeriaLawyer

Kingmakers gave Makinde 30 days to reverse Alaafin choice. They accused the governor of bypassing proper selection procedures. Legal action looms if Gbadegesin isn’t recognized as Alaafin. Five Oyo town kingmakers and their preferred candidate for the Alaafin stool, Prince Lukman Gbadegesin, have issued a 30-day ultimatum to Governor Seyi Makinde to reverse the appointment […] The post Kingmakers Give Makinde 30 Days Ultimatum To Reverse Alaafin…

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Kingmakers Give Makinde 30 Days Ultimatum To Reverse Alaafin Appointment

Five kingmakers from Oyo town and their chosen candidate, Prince Lukman Gbadegesin, have given Governor Seyi Makinde 30 days to change his decision about the new Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Owoade. They threatened to take legal action if the governor didn’t meet their demands.In a letter dated January 14, 2025, the kingmakers and their lawyer, … The post Alaafin: Five Kingmakers Give Governor Seyi Makinde 30 Days to Change Appointment appeared firs…

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Alaafin: Five Kingmakers Give Governor Seyi Makinde 30 Days to Change Appointment

A contestant for the stool of Alaafin of Oyo, Prince Lukman Gbadegesin has asked Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to declare him as the duly appointed monarch of the ancient town within 30-days, else he (Makinde) would be drag to court. Penpushing reports that Gbadegesin made this demand in a pre-action notice issued through his lawyers to the Governor asking him reverse the appointment of Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo alleging six sp…

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