Tension is rising in Supare-Akoko, Ondo State, following the government's approval of Prince Adewale Fatunsi Richard as the new Olusupare, despite a court injunction. The Ondo State Executive Council ratified the appointment on July 28, but lawyers representing another contender, Prince Solomon Animasahun Adelakun, have accused the government of contempt of court. Barrister Tolu Babaleye, representing Animasahun, stated that the government violated an existing injunction that restrains any appointments until the court resolves the matter. The ongoing case, which has reached an advanced stage, is set for final address adoption on September 23, 2026. Babaleye described the government's actions as a blatant disregard for the judiciary and warned of potential contempt proceedings if the approval is not reversed. The situation has created unease among residents as they await the court's decision.
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