The crisis of the Ado-Odo ruling house ends when the court recognizes Adedimeji as Olori-Ebi

The prolonged leadership crisis that has rocked the Okewaye Ruling House of Ado-Odo, Ogun State, has been resolved following a consensus judgment of the Ogun State High Court sitting in Idi-Oke.

PLATFORM TIMES reports that the court has adopted the terms of the settlement in case no. HCI/19/2024, establishing Prince (Chief) Sulaimon Babatunde Adedimeji as the substantive Olori-Ebi (Head) of the ruling house.

The suit was filed by Adedimeji and others against the Ogun State government and several defendants, including Prince Mufutau Francis Adekunle, who had claimed authority from the family.

As part of the agreement, Adekunle formally granted the position to Adedimeji and pledged to stop presenting himself as Olori-Ebi.

In a public notice announcing his decision, Adekunle said his retirement was voluntary and aimed at restoring unity within the family and the wider Ado-Odo community.

“I have voluntarily granted the position of Head of Household of the Ruling House of Okewaye to Prince (Chief) Sulaimon Babatunde Adedimeji in line with the memorandum of understanding presented before the court,” he said.

He added that the decision was taken in the interest of peace, justice and the progress of the ruling house, warning the public against engaging in any parallel activities or ceremonies related to the disputed stool.

“The general public is advised to exercise caution to avoid wasting resources on any illegitimate endeavor,” he warned.

Following the agreement, the parties urged the court to adopt the terms as a consensus ruling, effectively ending the legal dispute.

With the resolution, Adedimeji is now the recognized authority to act on behalf of the Ruling House of Okewaye, particularly in matters relating to the nomination of candidates for the office of Olofin of Ado-Odo, in accordance with the 1956 chiefdom declaration.

The agreement also resolved all disputes between the parties, each of which agreed to bear its own legal costs.

The results indicate that the truce was reached to prevent prolonged litigation capable of blocking traditional processes and to restore stability within the ruling house.

Observers say the development is expected to pave the way for a smoother selection process for the Olofin stool and strengthen cohesion within the Ado-Odo community.

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