The Ogun State High Court sitting in Sagamu on Tuesday, 19 August, 2025 directed former Governor Gbenga Daniel to present the necessary documents requested by the state government.
At the resumed hearing of Suit No: HCS/371/2025, Otunba Justus Gbenga Daniel and Anor vs. the Governor of Ogun State and Others, Justice O. S. Oloyede directed Senator Daniel to present his papers to the government in line with the request made to him and other residents in the area.
O.T. Olaotan (Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice), who represents the government, alongside R.B. Kadiri (DCL), A.E. Odukoya, and W.A. Onawole informed the court that an interlocutory injunction and counter-affidavits have been filed in response to the motion by Daniel and served on the Claimants’ counsel.
The counsel noted that the matter was not ripe for hearing and that the court was also not inclined to take the application.
However, A.O. Kotoye (SAN), with O.T. Are and A.O. Adeniyi for the Claimants applied for the court to extend the interim order earlier granted, which will automatically abate after seven days.
The defense argued that the court should order the Claimants/Applicants to take advantage of the two-week extension announced by the government and furnish the Ministry of Physical Planning with the necessary documents, which others served with the same notices have been complying with.
Justice Oloyede thereafter asked the parties to maintain the status quo. He also urged the parties to explore settlement options.
He further directed the Claimants/Applicants to take advantage of the extension and furnish the relevant government agency with the necessary documents as requested by the government.
Counsel for the Claimants and Defendants both agreed that the matters be adjourned to 13th October 2025.
The court consequently adjourned the matter to the date agreed by the parties for the hearing of the pending applications.
