Aree Obaship: Manipulating Facts and Deliberate Attempt of Character Assassination of Osun AG over Aree's Obaship Tussle

 Aree Obaship: Manipulating Facts and Deliberate Attempt of Character Assassination of Osun AG over Aree's Obaship Tussle

Manipulating Facts and Deliberate Attempt of Character Assassination of Osun AG.

The true account of the ongoing Aree Stools imbroglio has to be revealed so that the unsuspecting members of the public will not be misinformed by the distorters and manipulators of facts who are writing jargon daily on social media. When the previous administration of Former Governor Oyetola appointed Oba Raphael Oluponnle three months after he lost the governorship election to the incumbent without the input of the kingmakers (Afobajes), who are responsible for the selection process. The kingmakers thereafter challenged this decision in court which later led to unrest and erupted crisis within the town. When Senator Ademola Adeleke became the new Governor of Osun State, he set up committees to investigate the allegations and find a peaceful solution. Based on the committee's findings, the Governor issued a white paper directing that the Aree stools process be revisited to comply with the town's customs and traditions and in line with the customary law of the land. However, the kingmakers must first withdraw their court case before a new selection process can begin. This is a matter of concern, as the kingmakers' grievances and dissatisfaction with the previous process must be addressed.

The kingmakers wrote to the governor, agreeing to withdraw their court case, but citing the ongoing JUSUN strike as the reason for the delay. Despite this, the Governor ordered the start of the new selection process. In response, Oba Oluponle's counsel applied for an exparte motion to stop the coronation and process of the new king, the order which expired after its duration. They then sought an interlocutory injunction to prevent the presentation of the Staff of Office and instrument of appointment to the newly selected Oba Muritala Oyelakin by the kingmakers. However,

The Appeal of the injunction by the Government and by the Counsel to Oba Muritala Oyelakin has not been heard or granted by the Court of Appeal in Akure. 

It's disheartening to see that some individuals are determined to tarnish the image of the Attorney General of Osun State, despite the obvious that the Attorney General is sued as the 2nd Defendant in this case. The Attorney General's only 'crime' is being faithfully performing his duties and exercising his constitutional powers as second defendant in this case through the State counsel present in the court. 

All because a letter was issued from the Attorney General's office and which was read in the court by the state counsel, to serve as guide to inform the court of a pending appeal which has been filed at the appellate court in Akure, Ondo State regarding the interlocutory injunction of the appellant, which is separate from the main matter before the court. I wonder how a letter written to the court now amounts to an attempt to shield crime, perverting the course of justice, or undermining the rule of law, as falsely alleged in a recent social media publication.

The term "sine die" has been misconstrued to suit the writer's purpose, all in the name of making the unsuspecting members of the public misunderstand the concept and paint the office of the Attorney General in black, but its usage in the ongoing case is actually correct. Sine die is a Latin phrase meaning "without a day" or "without a date", used when a court adjourns a case without setting a specific date for resumption. This happens when an interlocutory appeal had been made in a higher court, putting the ongoing case on hold indefinitely until the appeal outcome. The term "sine die" indicates the lower court should not set a future hearing date, and the case may be revisited after the appellate court had determined it's position on the appeal.

So, discussing ongoing legal matters on social media can have severe consequences, including influencing judges or juries, violating court orders, disrupting the legal process, compromising confidentiality or privacy, and even being considered contempt of court. To avoid jeopardizing the legal proceedings and ensure compliance with the rule of law, every interested actor needs to refrain from such discussions. I have complete trust and faith in Justice Michael Awe's ability to uphold the oath of justice, fairness, and impartiality in discharging his duties, unfazed by cyber intimidation or any masked personalities' attempts to sway the outcome.

Those behind the purported write-up should also know that the current Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Osun State is a shining example of integrity, consistently demonstrating moral and ethical principles in his actions and decisions. He treats everyone with respect and dignity, remains humble and is committed to upholding the law and promoting peace. Therefore, his actions in this matter showcase his dedication to ethical principles, justice, and reconciliation.