Oba Ghandi in wild jubilation as Appeal Court Confirms Him as legitimate Soun of Ogbomoso
Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, the Soun of Ogbomosho, held a jubilant celebration at the palace with the residents after the Appeal Court confirmed that he is the rightful Soun of Ogbomoso.
Prince Muhammad Kabiru Olaoye’s charges against the Soun, which he won at the High Court, were dismissed by the Appeal Court in the ruling on February 18, confirming Oba Ghandi’s status as the Soun.
Appeal Court’s ruling put a stop to the legal battle, suit No. HOG/27/2022, which was started in the third quarter of 2023.
Oba Ghandi’s father was not buried at the Abata burial site of former Obas, and the accusation that he was not a direct son of a previous Soun was dropped.
In his message of thanks to the Ogbomoso people, Oba Adeoye hailed the appeal court’s decision as a win for the indigenous people of Ogbomosoland as a whole, not only for himself.
All Ogbomoso indigenous peoples, both at home and in diaspora, must stand together, he said, and he thanked the people for their prayers, support, and perseverance during the legal struggle.
Part of the statement read, “Ogbomoso is more than a town. It is a land of warriors, scholars, and visionaries.
“Our history is rich with triumphs, and our future holds even greater promise.
“As your king, I reaffirm my commitment to leading our great land into a new era of unprecedented growth, unity, and prosperity.
“The time has come to harness our collective strength to transform Ogbomosoland, building on the legacies of our ancestors while laying the foundation for generations yet unborn.”
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