The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has sued the Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, and 23 others, over their involvements in the elevation and crowning of 21 other kings in Ibadan on August 27, 2017.

In the suit with file number I/1077/2017, which was filed at High Court of Justice, Oyo State on September 19, 2017, the monarch argued that the governor violated the Chiefs Laws CAP 28 of the state, insisting that Ajimobi does not possess the power and authority to confer anybody the right to wear a beaded crown and coronet.

The Olubadan is also claiming that the crowing of the kings is illegal and void since the governor did not consult with the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs urging the court to set aside the installation of the new kings.

He is also seeking an order setting aside the Gazette Numbers 14 and 15 of Volume 42 of August 23 and 24, 2017 made by the governor and which conferred the right to wear crown and coronet on the elevated high chiefs and Baales.

Joined in the suit are the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in the state, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters in the state, the eight high chiefs that were elevated to kings, as well as the Baales that were conferred with kingship status.