FG loses bid to stop Igboho’s suit in Ibadan

An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has dismissed a request by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami (SAN) to stop hearing a suit instituted against the Federal Government by Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo popularly called Sunday Igboho.

Igboho had filed the suit challenging the invasion of his Ibadan residence on July 1 by operatives of the Department of State Services.

Malami asked for a time extension to enable him to file further processes in opposition to Igboho’s application.

But the motion was opposed by Igboho’s counsel, led by Chief Yomi Alliyu (SAN) because time is of essence.

Malami had in his motion on notice raised a preliminary objection against the suit.

He argued that the Oyo State High Court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the matter.

The Attorney-General was represented in the court yesterday by a team of 10 lawyers led by Abdulahi Abubakar. On the team were Adekola Olawoye (SAN) and Oladipo Olasope (SAN).

Malami asked for a time extension to enable him to file further processes in opposition to Igboho’s application.

But the motion was opposed by Igboho’s counsel, led by Chief Yomi Alliyu (SAN).

Alliyu argued that the law stipulates that replies shall be given within five days, stressing that Malami had nowhere to hide because the case is about fundamental human rights.

Justice Akintola in his ruling awarded N50,000 cost against the Attorney-General and adjourned the hearing to August 30.