The attention of Ilawo Council of Chiefs has been drawn to the misconception
circulating in the media that the Ogun State High Court, Abeokuta Division
delivered a judgment in Suit No 789/2022 earlier today, deposing his majesty as the
Olu Orile Ilawo, Ogun State.
We wish to state that the information is false and that the peddlers only desire to
mislead the public as regards the status of the above suit which is still pending before
the honorable court. We wish to inform the public that no judgment was delivered
by the court in any matter on the 28th of January, 2025. In fact the suit was adjourned
to 19th day of March, 2025.
We are not unaware that the honourable court gave some directives in the course of
proceedings in this matter. The directives only reversed the position of parties to
status quo pending the determination of the suit before the court.
Status quo in this regard means the position before the suit was filed. You will agree
that His Majesty, the Olu Orile Ilawo had been selected and was the Oba Elect as at
the time the suit was filed.
We have considered the court’s interlocutory ruling and as at the time of this
publication, there is a pending Appeal in respect of the Interlocutory Ruling. There
is need to mention that the Appeal at the Court of Appeal must be determined one
way or the other before the Ruling can take effect.
In any event, interlocutory ruling delivered by the high court is temporary. It is only
effective while the suit is pending and will expire upon the conclusion of the suit.
We wish to state that any publisher who mentions that the court nullified the
selection process of His Majesty, the Olu Orile Ilawo, is mischievous. His Majesty
had been selected before the suit was filed at the High Court. Therefore, his
majesty’s selection remains valid, notwithstanding the interlocutory ruling of the
High Court.
In light of the above, we implore the indigenes of Ilawo, our friends and well –
wishers to disregard the publications and treat same as desperate efforts of enemies of Ilaro Kingdom
The Ilawo Council of Chiefs are on top of the situation. We are resolute to follow
due process of the law and we are confident that the courts will dispense justice
accordingly.
We appreciate the concerns of the good people of Ilawo, our friends and well –
wishers who have been reaching out to us to express supports and belief in our
course. May the good Lord bless us all.
Thank you.
Signed by: Aare Barr. Babatunde Doherty.
For and on behalf of Ilawo Council of Chiefs