Lagos Govt Accused of Favoring Rivals in Oshodi Stool Dispute | Nigeria News

The Olushi Onigbesa Royal Family is suing the Lagos State Government over a decades-old chieftaincy dispute, accusing officials of favoring rival families and ignoring court rulings that back their claim to the Oba title. Despite multiple Supreme Court victories affirming their lineage, the government issued a recognition letter in 2022 to competing factions — a move the royals say misreads past judgments focused on land, not rulership. Historically, Olushi Onigbesa claim to be the original founders of Oshodi, with Tapa brought in later as allies. The government had even previously supported their candidacy, approving a candidate and drafting a declaration — until it allegedly reversed course. Rivals dismiss the lawsuit as frivolous, insisting their own ancestry and flawed tribunal findings prove they’re the rightful heirs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/82a3584ef71e89b9