AGO-AMODU ALAMODU STOOL: AMODU RULING HOUSE TAKES LEGAL ACTION, SEEKS TO HALT SELECTION PROCESS
The contest for the Alamodu of Ago-Amodu traditional stool has taken a legal dimension as members of the Amodu Ruling House have approached the Oyo State High Court, Saki Judicial Division, seeking to halt the ongoing selection process pending the determination of issues surrounding the chieftaincy succession.
The legal action, instituted by three princes — Prince Tiamiyu Akanbi Oyewole, Prince Shittu Oladipupo and Prince Rasheed Sakiru — is brought on behalf of themselves and the Amodu of Ago-Amodu Chieftaincy Ruling House.
According to court documents obtained by Kakaki Okeogun Media, the applicants have instituted proceedings against the Executive Governor of Oyo State, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oyo State, Saki East Local Government Council, Chief Olaolu Olatunbosun (the Agoro of Ago-Amodu), and His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo.
In a Motion on Notice before the High Court, the applicants are seeking interlocutory injunctions to restrain the fourth and fifth defendants from selecting or electing anybody as the Alamodu of Ago-Amodu pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.
They are also seeking an order restraining the first, second and fourth defendants from approving any nomination or selection relating to the traditional stool pending the determination of the substantive matter.
The applicants' legal action is aimed at preserving the status quo while the court examines the issues raised by the Amodu Ruling House concerning the chieftaincy succession process.
A separate General Form of Writ of Summons, also issued by the High Court of Justice, Oyo State, Saki Judicial Division, formally calls on the defendants to enter an appearance within 30 days of service of the writ.
The development introduces a legal dimension to the succession process for the revered Alamodu stool of Ago-Amodu, with the court expected to determine the issues presented by the parties.
It is important to clarify that the prayers contained in the Motion on Notice are reliefs being sought by the applicants; they should not be interpreted as an indication that the court has already granted the requested injunctions.
As the matter unfolds, stakeholders and residents of Ago-Amodu will be watching closely to see how the court proceedings shape the future of the traditional institution.
Kakaki Okeogun Media will continue to monitor developments and bring its readers verified updates as the matter progresses.
