Court adjourns Gani Adams’ privacy breach suit against Igboho

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The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, the state capital, on Monday adjourned the alleged breach of privacy case filed by the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, against Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, to 14 January 2025.

In suit No. M/1006/2024, the claimant, Adams, accused the defendant, Igboho, of invading his privacy and demanded ₦5 billion in damages.

Adams had filed for the enforcement of his fundamental rights, stating that the respondent’s actions severely damaged his reputation in his esteemed office as Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, particularly due to a specific publication.

Defence counsel Junaid Sanusi, accompanied by Olalekan Banjo, informed the court that they had not been formally served any documents. He added that they only became aware of the matter through the media, which prompted their court appearance, although no formal notice had been received from the claimant.

In response, counsel for the claimant, R.O. Solahudeen, holding a brief for Kehinde Adegbite, confirmed that all documents would be served on the respondent through the court bailiff.

In his ruling, Justice A.O. Lajide adjourned the case to 14 January 2025 and urged the claimant’s counsel to ensure that all pleadings are served on all parties before the next hearing.

Speaking shortly after the proceedings, counsel for Sunday Igboho, Sanusi, stated: “We appeared for the respondent, Adeyemo, who was sued by Gani Adams over an alleged breach of his right to privacy.

“What transpired in court was that we informed the court we had only learned of the case from the news media. We also informed the court that we are prepared to receive the documents on behalf of the respondent, as instructed by him.

“The court adjourned the matter to 14 January 2025, by which time all documents should have been served. The case was adjourned for hearing, as by then, all documents will have been filed.

“It’s an affidavit-based application, so it does not require oral testimony. Both parties are not required to attend court in person; only the lawyers will appear to argue the application.”