Key court cases involving the Ogun State government — tracking wins, losses, and critically, whether court orders are actually complied with.
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Cases tracked
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Govt lost
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Govt won
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Settled
Govt Won
What the case is about
APM candidate Adekunle Akinlade challenged Abiodun's 2019 election victory, alleging non-compliance with electoral laws, after the Tribunal and Court of Appeal had already dismissed the petition.
Ruling & compliance
The Supreme Court dismissed Akinlade's appeal, finding insufficient evidence of non-compliance, and upheld Abiodun's election as Governor of Ogun State.
Govt Won
What the case is about
PDP candidate Ladi Adebutu petitioned the Tribunal to challenge Abiodun's narrow victory in the March 2023 governorship election.
Ruling & compliance
The Tribunal, chaired by Justice H. N. Kunaza, dismissed Adebutu's petition and affirmed Abiodun's re-election for a second term.
Govt Lost
What the case is about
The Ilara Remo community sought an injunction against Governor Abiodun, his agents, and Industrial Platform Remo Limited/Arise Integrated Industrial Platform over an alleged 15,309-acre land trespass in Remo North Local Government Area.
Ruling & compliance
Justice O.S. Oloyede extended the interim injunction restraining the Governor, his agents, and the named companies from further trespassing on the disputed land while litigation continued.
Govt Won
What the case is about
Adewale Adedayo, the impeached ex-chairman of Ijebu East Local Government who had accused Governor Abiodun of diverting local government funds, sued claiming the Governor orchestrated his suspension in retaliation.
Ruling & compliance
The court dismissed Adedayo's claim that Abiodun had orchestrated his suspension, ruling in the state government's favour.