A High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday, rejected a request by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to stop hearing a suit instituted against the Federal Government by Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho.
Igboho had filed the suit challenging the invasion of his residence in Ibadan on July 1, 2021 by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).
Malami had, in his motion on notice, raised a preliminary objection against Igboho’s suit, arguing 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) because time is of the essence.
After listening to both parties, Justice Akintola allowed Malami’s lawyers to move his application but awarded N50,000 cost against the Attorney-General.
He adjourned the hearing to August 30.
