A former member of the House of Representatives representing Oyo Federal Constituency, Mr. Kamil Akinlabi, and two others – Chief Jacob Oluokun and Chief Isola Ajiboye – were on Thursday docked at an Oyo High Court for allegedly maligning the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi.
They were arraigned on a four-count charge of conspiracy to commit to wit, defamation of character, conduct likely to cause breach of peace, and a newspaper publication accusing the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, of committing crimes. All the accused pleaded not guilty to the charges.
In his submission, counsel to the defendants, Abiodun Abduraman Abduraheem, solicited for bail for the accused on self recognition. He said the accused were not arrested but came to court
on their volition. Abiodun, who cited Section 36 (5) of the Constitution, also quoted Section 118 of the criminal procedure law of Oyo State to buttress his argument.
In his reaction, counsel to the plaintiff, J.I. Ebusemebe, objected to the bail, arguing that there was no formal application for bail.
In his ruling, Justice Tayo Taiwo granted the accused persons bail on personal recognition, warning that failure to appear on the next hearing day would be viewed seriously.
Justice Taiwo adjourned the case till August 30. However, the atmosphere was charged as the court was filled to the brim.
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