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Lagos Court Halts Onise of Ise Selection Process
A Lagos State High Court has temporarily restrained the Lagos State Government and other respondents from taking further steps toward recognising or i...
By Wavers Multimedia
Justice S. Sonaike issued the interim injunction on Thursday in Suit No. LD/0022PRA/2026 after considering an ex-parte application brought by three applicants.
The applicants are Alhaji Adeniyi Atere, Mrs. Idowu Lana, representing herself and the Okouye Ruling House of Igbekodo Quarters, Ise Town, Lekki, and Babatunde Lana, also known as Babatunde Esulana.
The case centres on a March 30, 2026 letter said to have nominated Ibrahim Saliu as the Oba-elect of Ise Kingdom.
The applicants argued that the nomination was inconsistent with the provisions of the Obas and Chiefs of Lagos State Law 2015 and the registered declaration governing the selection of the Onise of Ise.
They asked the court to prevent the Lagos State Government and other respondents from acting on the letter or continuing with any process aimed at installing Saliu as the traditional ruler.
In granting the interim relief, Justice Sonaike said the applicants had presented sufficient grounds for the court to intervene. The judge noted that the subject of the dispute was sensitive and could be affected if action was taken before the matter was properly determined.
The court therefore ordered the relevant respondents not to act on the March 30 letter or proceed with the appointment process pending compliance with the court's pre-action protocol.
The injunction is temporary and will lapse after seven days unless the court renews it.
The judge also directed that the Memorandum of Claim and the court order be served on the respondents.