COURT DISMISSES SUIT AGAINST OLU OF WARRI
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A Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba has dismissed a suit brought before it by Prince Oyowoli Emiko challenged the ascension of Ogiame Atuwatse III to the throne as the Olu of Warri.
The court, in its ruling on the suit number A/119/2023, said the claims were statute-barred, dismissing the suit in its entirety.
The court, presided by Justice Obriki Okolusi held that the withdrawal of a previous suit w/104/21 was not aimed at peaceful resolution, but rather to create an opportunity for a new challenge.
The court noted the relief claims in the current suit were premature, saying that
the grievances of the Claimant ought to be presented during the 21-day period provided for by the S.19 of the Traditional Rulers Council chieftaincy laws.
The court held that the suit became a mere academic exercise by withdrawing the previous suit to file a fresh suit.
The court maintained that letters of recommendation by the Executive Council came after the suit was filed, adding that at the time they filed the suit the recommendation letter were yet to be written.
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