An Ibadan-based Oyo State High Court has struck out a ₦5 billion lawsuit filed by Chief Gani Adams, the Aare-Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, against Yoruba activist Chief Sunday Igboho for alleged defamation and privacy violations.
Adams accused Igboho of unlawfully recording and disseminating a private phone call, claiming it violated his privacy rights under Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution.
Justice O.T. Ademola-Salami, however, ruled the case invalid due to a flawed affidavit, which was neither sworn by Adams nor an authorized agent.
Additionally, the court found no proof that Igboho had tapped Adams’ phone.
The court ordered Adams to cover ₦500,000 in legal costs for Igboho.
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