The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ogbomoso has upturned the appointment of the new Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, citing illegality of the selection process.
The court ordered that the Oyo State Government conduct a fresh selection process to enthrone a new king.
The judgement came on the heels of a suit filled by one of the contestants, Kabir Laoye, who argued that Olaoye was not eligible to be appointed as the Soun, claiming that his appointment was illegal.
The court upheld Kabir Laoye’s argument and ruled that Olaoye’s appointment was null and void.
While delivering his judgment, Justice Adedokun announced that the appointment of Oba Laoye was illegal.
Justice Adedokun dismissed three petitions brought before him by Prince Taofiq Laoye, also challenging the appointment of the new Soun.
