The Olu of Oko Baba Agba, Oba Kabiru Basiru, has filed an appeal against a Lagos High Court decision that declared his appointment and installation in Oworonshoki null and void.
The court ruling, issued earlier this year, struck down the ceremony that formally recognised Oba Basiru as the traditional ruler of Oworonshoki, a community in Lagos State. The decision was based on procedural grounds that the source does not elaborate on.
In response, the Olu has taken the matter to the appellate court, seeking to overturn the nullification and restore his status as the legitimate monarch of the area.
Oba Kabiru Basiru, who holds the title of Olu of Oko Baba Agba, is the subject of the legal dispute. His appeal underscores the ongoing tensions between traditional authority and the jurisdiction of Lagos State courts.
The outcome of the appeal will determine whether the Olu’s installation will be reinstated and whether the legal precedent set by the Lagos High Court will be upheld or reversed.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>