Awujale: Fusengbuwa Heads Sue 12 Over Leadership Dispute, Demand N1bn
Leaders of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House have taken legal action against 12 members at an Ogun High Court over their alleged removal from office during the Awujale selection process.
Background
- Awujale: The title of the Sultan of Iseyin, a Yoruba-speaking town in Oyo State, Nigeria.
- Fusengbuwa Ruling House: The family or group of individuals claiming to be the rightful holders of the Awujale title.
- Ogun High Court: The venue where the lawsuit is being heard.
Dispute Details
The Fusengbuwa heads allege that the 12 members were unlawfully removed from their positions during the selection process for the next Awujale.
- The lawsuit was filed on the grounds of conspiracy, unlawful assembly, and trespassing.
- The plaintiffs claim that the accused conspired to remove them from their positions and trespassed into the premises of the selection committee during the process.
Demand
The plaintiffs are seeking N1bn ($250,000 USD) in damages from the defendants.
- N1bn: The monetary amount demanded by the plaintiffs.
- $250,000 USD: An approximate conversion of the demanded amount to US dollars.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
