On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, the Supreme Court dismissed separate appeals filed by Otunba Jimi Lawal and his group members, Taiwo Olabode Idris, against the appeal court ruling that allowed Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu’s application against the Federal High Court, Abeokuta judgement delivered by Justice O. Oguntoyinbo on September 27, 2022.
Before dismissing the two appeals, the Supreme Court panel of Justices led by Justice Kekere Ekun expressed displeasure with the actions of the appellants appealing against the decision of the Appeal court, stating that their actions were only aimed at frustrating Hon. Adebutu’s appeal at the Appeal court sitting in Ibadan, despite being heard and allowed.
The panel, therefore, in a unanimous decision, dismissed the two appeals filed by Jimi Lawal and Taiwo Olabode Idris.
You will recall that the Appeal Court, Ibadan before its final judgment delivered on 28th November, 2022 on the Appeal filed by Adebutu against the trial court judgement of Justice Oguntoyinbo ruled and allowed Adebutu to rely on records transmitted by the Peoples Democratic Party in appeal No. CA/ IB/411/2022 for his application.
The counsels to both parties in the matter, Chief Chris Uche, SAN for Adebutu and Dr KEMI Peinhero for Taiwo Olabode Idris & co argued why the application should be allowed and otherwise but the ruling delivered Justice Folashade Ojo on behalf of Justice Moore Adumein and Justice Yargata Nimpa allowed the application in favour of Adebutu with appeal No. CA/ IB/411A/2022.