Key court cases involving the Lagos 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 Lost
What the case is about
Otodo Gbame residents challenged the November 2016 demolition of their waterfront community without notice or alternative shelter.
Ruling & compliance
Justice S.A. Onigbanjo ruled that demolition on short notice without alternative shelter amounted to cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment under Section 34 of the 1999 Constitution, and ordered mediation between the parties.
Govt Lost
What the case is about
Follow-up litigation after the state demolished Otodo Gbame a second time in March 2017 despite the pending court process.
Ruling & compliance
The court ruled the forcible eviction unconstitutional and ordered the Lagos State Government to compensate residents and devise a resettlement plan; the administration was accused of treating the order with indifference.
Govt Won
What the case is about
The Lagos State House of Assembly opened an investigation into former Governor Ambode over the Bus Reform Project's procurement process.
Ruling & compliance
Justice Yetunde Adesanya ordered the Assembly to maintain the status quo, effectively suspending the probe.