An Akure High Court in Ondo State has adjourned hearing till January 20 in the case by former Deputy Governor Ali Olanusi, challenging his impeachment.
Justice Rotimi Olamide adjourned after Olanusi’s counsel Olusola Oke moved an application asking for the court’s leave to enable him file an amended originating summon to replace the one filed by Olanusi’s former counsel.
The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), who appeared for the respondents with the Director of Civil Litigation, A. Akinrinsola and the Deputy Director Civil Litigation, Taiwo Olubodun, did not oppose the application.
Granting the application, Justice Olamide gave the claimant three days to file a fresh application and approved 14 days for the defendants to file consequential response to the originating summons.
Oke said: “When I was given the brief, I saw two reliefs which will compel us to take some steps in terms of joining some individuals, who are not part of the case.
“After consulting with the lead counsel, Niyi Akintola, we concluded that instead of bringing in more people, waste time and bring undue complication; we should delete the two reliefs. Deleting the two reliefs will not affect the substance of our case, which is about the impeachment of the claimant.”