Justice Oladiran Akintola of the Oyo State High Court has restrained the House of Assembly from further impeachment process against the deputy governor, Engr Raufu Olaniyan.
The Judge ruled that the State Assembly should stop any removal process they may want to initiate until the court decides.
The Assembly is billed to read Olaniyan’s reply to their allegation this morning but has place hold on further process regarding the impeachment.
The court adjourned the matter till Tuesday, July 5 2022 for continuation of hearing.
The adjournment was to allow the Assembly to file its reply to that of Olaniyan at the Court.
Director of legal services, Olabanji represented the Assembly, while Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), led Olaniyan’s legal team.