Lagos High Court: Lagos Govt Restrained Over Onise of Ise Selection

• A Lagos State High Court has issued an injunction restraining the state government from recognizing or installing a disputed Oba-elect.
• The court's decision comes as a result of a lawsuit challenging the selection process for the Onise of Ise Kingdom.
• The ruling highlights the potential risks associated with non-compliance with customary law, including regulatory scrutiny.

The Lagos State government and other respondents were restrained from taking any steps that could be seen as endorsing or legitimizing the disputed Oba-elect.

A Lagos State High Court has intervened in a dispute surrounding the selection of the Onise of Ise, a traditional ruler in Epe Local Government Area. The court, presided over by Justice S. Sonaike, issued an injunction to prevent the Lagos State government and other respondents from proceeding with the recognition or installation of a purported Oba-elect of Ise Kingdom. This move comes as a result of a lawsuit filed by certain individuals challenging the selection process. The plaintiffs had sought the court's intervention to halt any further actions towards recognizing or installing the disputed ruler.

The Lagos State government and other respondents were restrained from taking any steps that could be seen as endorsing or legitimizing the disputed Oba-elect. This development highlights the potential for disputes over traditional ruler selections, which may impact compliance with customary law and potentially trigger regulatory scrutiny. The court's decision is a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding the Onise of Ise selection. It remains to be seen how this ruling will affect the recognition or installation of the disputed ruler.

The Lagos State High Court's injunction has significant implications for the traditional ruler selection process in Nigeria. The court's decision underscores the importance of adherence to customary law and the need for due process in selecting traditional rulers. This development also highlights the potential risks associated with non-compliance, including regulatory scrutiny. As the country continues to grapple with issues related to traditional ruler selections, this ruling serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the rule of law and ensuring that customary law is respected.

This development highlights the potential for disputes over traditional ruler selections, which may impact compliance with customary law and potentially trigger regulatory scrutiny.

Source: Original reporting via Vanguard News