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Prince Lukman Gbadegesin, a contender for the Alaafin of Oyo stool, has filed a lawsuit challenging the appointment of Prince Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin. The suit, filed on February 12, argues that Owoade's appointment violates the Chiefs Law of Oyo State, 2000, and the Registered Alaafin Chieftaincy Declaration of 1961.
Gbadegesin claims that the Oyomesi (kingmakers) had already selected him as the rightful candidate, and he is demanding a court declaration affirming his nomination as valid. He also alleges that Governor Seyi Makinde's decision to approve Owoade's appointment within five days was unlawful and unconstitutional.
According to Gbadegesin, the governor's actions were done in violation of due process, and he is seeking a reversal of Owoade's appointment. He also wants the court to declare his own appointment as the rightful Alaafin of Oyo.
The lawsuit lists Governor Seyi Makinde, the Attorney General of Oyo State, and 11 others as defendants. This development comes as the Oyo State Government has begun preparations for Owoade's coronation, with a coronation committee holding its inaugural meeting last week. The lawsuit is set to ignite a fresh controversy over the Alaafin stool, and it remains to be seen how the court will rule on the matter.
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