Key court cases involving the Ekiti 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
Action Congress candidate Kayode Fayemi challenged Oni's victory in the 14 April 2007 governorship election; the tribunal initially affirmed Oni's win, but Fayemi appealed.
Ruling & compliance
A five-member Court of Appeal panel led by Justice Mohammed Dattijo sacked Oni on 14 February 2009 and ordered reruns in 63 wards across 10 of the state's 16 local government areas. The rerun, delayed by electoral violence, concluded on 5 May 2009 with Oni declared the winner, and he was reinstated as governor the following day.
Govt Lost
What the case is about
Fayemi continued pursuing his challenge to the original 2007 election result through further appeal, in a legal battle that ultimately ran three and a half years.
Ruling & compliance
A five-man panel sitting in Ilorin ruled on 14-15 October 2010, aligning with an earlier minority tribunal judgment, and declared Fayemi the winner of the majority of lawful votes cast in the original 2007 election; Oni was removed and Fayemi was sworn in on 16 October 2010.