24/07/2025
The legal battle between Sunday Igboho and Gani Adams has taken a significant turn. Here's what's happening:
Court Ruling
The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has dismissed Gani Adams' N5 billion defamation suit against Sunday Igboho. The court ruled that Adams' affidavit was defective because it wasn't personally deposed by him or someone authorized by him. Justice O.T. Ademola-Salami also awarded a cost of N500,000 against Adams, which he must pay to Igboho ¹ ².
Background of the Suit
Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, had sued Sunday Igboho for allegedly recording a private telephone conversation without his consent. Adams claimed this was a breach of his right to privacy under Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution. He sought a declaration that it was unlawful to covertly record private conversations without consent and demanded N5 billion in damages ¹.
Counter-Allegations
Meanwhile, Sunday Igboho has also sued Gani Adams for defamation, seeking N500 million in damages. Igboho claims Adams falsely accused him of being involved in an assassination plot. Igboho is seeking a retraction of the alleged defamatory statements, an apology, and damages ³.
Key Developments
- *Case Adjournments*: The court had previously adjourned the case on several occasions, with the last adjournment scheduled for judgment on July 3, 2025.
- *Dismissal of Suit*: The court ultimately dismissed Gani Adams' suit due to procedural flaws and lack of evidence.
- *Cost Award*: Adams was ordered to pay N$500,000 to Igboho as costs for the dismissed suit ¹.
