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
SDP candidate Segun Oni petitioned to overturn Oyebanji's victory in the June 2022 Ekiti governorship election, alleging irregularities including in the APC primary process that produced Oyebanji's candidacy.
Ruling & compliance
The tribunal dismissed the petition in December 2022, the Court of Appeal unanimously affirmed this in February 2023 and awarded costs against the appellants, and the Supreme Court subsequently dismissed Oni's final appeal for lack of merit, affirming Oyebanji's election at every level.
Govt Lost
What the case is about
A former Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Alhaji Dr Sikiru Tae Lawal, sued the Governor, the Attorney-General, and the state government over the withholding of his monthly stipend, severance allowance, gratuity, and other statutory entitlements.
Ruling & compliance
The National Industrial Court declared the withholding illegal and unconstitutional, ordered the state to pay all outstanding entitlements, and awarded an additional ₦10 million in damages.
Govt Lost
What the case is about
Barrister Awe, removed from office as General Manager of the Ekiti State Housing Corporation, challenged the legality of the process used to remove him.
Ruling & compliance
The National Industrial Court voided the removal, finding it improperly carried out.